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Concentrating on the Job

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of how to concentrate on work-related tasks. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set on how to concentrate on the job. This involves:

  • Focusing one’s attention on immediate job tasks
  • Applying the nature of concentration
  • Screening distractions
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Feeling the need to concentrate
Concentrating on the Job

Key Questions - Concentrating on the Job

  1. What is a Concentrating on the Job? What is Concentration?
  2. Why is it important to know how to concentrate on the job?
  3. What terms are commonly used with Concentrating on the Job?
  4. What are examples of technical occupations that must Concentrate on the job?
  5. What are symptoms of lack of concentration?
  6. What destroys concentration?
  7. How can you improve your concentration on the job?
  8. What do we know for sure about concentrating on the job, and how do these tenets apply?
  9. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for Concentrating on the Job?
  10. What is your attitude toward Concentrating on the Job?
  11. What have you learned?
  12. How should you declare your competence in Concentrating on the Job?
  13. How can you continuously improve your competence to Concentrating on the Job

This module on Concentrating on the Job is one of six topics in the Cluster of PERSONAL STRENGTHS.  The other topics are Motivation on the Job, Managing Shift Cycles, Managing Stress, Humor is No Laughing Matter, Logic On The Job, and Manners.  Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here.  Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Motivation on the Job

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of motivating one’s self. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set in self-motivation on the job. This involves:

  • Identifying intrinsic and extrinsic forms of motivation
  • Implementing varying forms of motivation
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Realizing why self-motivation is important
Motivation on the Job

Key Questions - Motivation on the Job

  1. What is Motivation on the Job?
  2. Why is it important to motivate oneself on the job?
  3. What terms are commonly used with motivation?
  4. What are examples of technical workers who must motivate themselves?
  5. How does emotional development affect motivation?
  6. What is a drive, a need, a want?
  7. What’s the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation?
  8. Are you intrinsically or extrinsically motivated?
  9. What’s the difference between an approach and avoidance behavior?
  10. What is the Yerkes-Dodson Curve?
  11. What is the Hawthorne Effect?
  12. What is achievement motivation?
  13. What is an incentive?
  14. What are characteristics of people who have self-discipline?
  15. How do occupational expectations affect motivation on the job?
  16. Who’s responsible for motivating you on the job?
  17. How can you motivate yourself?
  18. When is a good time to review your level of motivation?
  19. How can you motivate other workers?
  20. How do you know when an employee is motivated?
  21. What do we know for sure about motivation, and how do these tenets apply?
  22. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for self-motivation?
  23. What is your attitude toward self-motivation?
  24. What have you learned?
  25. How should you declare your competence in self-motivation?
  26. How can you continuously improve your competence in self-motivation?

This module on Motivation on the Job is one of six topics in the Cluster of PERSONAL STRENGTHS.  The other topics are Concentrating on the Job, Managing Shift Cycles, Managing Stress, Humor is No Laughing Matter, Logic On The Job, and Manners.   Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here.  Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Managing Shift Cycles

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of managing shift cycles. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set on managing one’s own shift cycles on the job. This involves:

  • Maintaining work quality and quantity through differing work shifts
  • Understanding the tendency of the human body to became established in a routine of awake and sleep
  • Coping with the effects of working swing shifts
  • Maintaining technical accuracy while enduring jet lag
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Appreciating positive aspects of managing shift cycles
Managing Shift Cycles

Key Questions - Managing Shift Cycles

  1. What is Shift Cycle Management?
  2. Why is it important to know how to manage shift cycles?
  3. What terms are commonly used when managing shift cycles?
  4. What are examples of technical occupations that have unusual work shifts?
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  5. What is a circadian rhythm? A circadian disruption?
  6. What is shift work?
  7. What health issues are associated with working a non-traditional shift?
  8. Why do some technicians prefer working a unique shift?
  9. How can you adapt to working a unique shift?
  10. How should a family/work calendar be compiled?
  11. How can you reduce jet lag?
  12. What do we know for sure about managing work shift cycles and how do these tenets apply?
  13. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for managing shift cycles?
  14. What is your attitude toward managing shift cycles?
  15. What have you learned?
  16. How should you declare your competence in managing shift cycles?
  17. How can you continue to improve your competence in managing work shifts?

This module on Managing Shift Cycles is one of six topics in the Cluster of PERSONAL STRENGTHS.  The other topics are Concentrating on the Job, Motivation on the Job, Managing Stress, Humor is No Laughing Matter, Logic On The Job, and Manners. Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here. Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Managing Stress

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of managing job-related stress. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set on stress management. This involves:

  • Recognizing stressors
  • Managing job distress and eustress
  • Coping with job failures and successes
  • Knowing the symptoms of “job burnout”
  • Avoiding and adapting to job distress
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Adopting a positive attitude toward stress management
Managing Stress

Key Questions - Managing Stress

  1. What is Stress Management?
  2. Why is it important to know how to manage stress on the job?
  3. What terms are commonly used with Managing Stress?
  4. Who is susceptible to job stress?
  5. What are the different types and degrees of stress?
  6. Which personality types are more subject to job stress than others, and which type are you?
  7. What jobs tend to be more susceptible to stress?
  8. What is job burnout?
  9. What are the three degrees of job burnout?
  10. What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?
  11. Why do workers burn out?
  12. How can you prevent/treat job burnout?
  13. How do you change a habit?
  14. How can you achieve a happy balance between work and life?
  15. What do we know for sure about Managing Stress and how do these tenets apply?
  16. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for Managing Stress?
  17. What is your attitude toward Managing Stress?
  18. What have you learned?
  19. How should you declare your competence in Managing Stress?
  20. How can you continuously improve your competence in Managing Stress

This module on Managing Stress is one of six topics in the Cluster of PERSONAL STRENGTHS. The other topics are Concentrating on the Job, Motivation on the Job, Managing Shift Cycles, Humor is No Laughing Matter, Logic On The Job, and Manners. Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here. Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Humor is No Laughing Matter

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of laughing and finding humor. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set on finding humor in one’s self and one’s workplace. This involves:

  • Developing a personal sense of humor
  • Identifying six types of humor
  • Practicing telling humorous stories
  • Poking fun at one’s self
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge.
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Appreciating a sense of humor in others
Humor is No Laughing Matter

Key Questions - Humor is No Laughing Matter

  1. What is humor?  What is Humor on the Job?
  2. Why is it important to be humorous on the job?
  3. What terms are commonly used with Humor on the Job?
  4. What is a sense of humor?
  5. Is there a down side to being humerous on the job?
  6. What makes something funny?
  7. What are different types of humor?
  8. What are sources of humor?
  9. What is improv?
  10. What is play? What are the five components of play?
  11. How can you be a better story teller?
  12. Where’s your laughin’ place?
  13. How can you develop your sense of humor?
  14. What do we know for sure about humor, and how do these tenets apply?
  15. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for Humor on the Job?
  16. What is your attitude toward Humor on the Job
  17. What have you learned?
  18. How should you declare your competence in Humor on the Job?
  19. How can you continuously improve your competence in Humor on the Job?

This module on Humor is No Laughing Matter is one of six topics in the Cluster of PERSONAL STRENGTHS. The other topics are Concentrating on the Job, Motivation on the Job, Managing Shift Cycles, Managing Stress, Managing Shift Cycles , and Manners. Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here. Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.

Manners

The purpose of this module is to introduce the occupational competency of business etiquette. The goal is to develop an occupational skills set on desired manners and etiquette in work-related situations. This involves:

  • Being professional and minding your Ps and Qs
  • Behaving appropriately in varying occupational venues, such as meals, job interviews, “business-after-hours” social situations, and others
  • Enacting the expected “dos” and “don’ts” in social situations
  • Understanding the related body of knowledge
  • Using pertinent terms accurately in context
  • Appreciating expected behavior in work-social situations
Manners

Key Questions - Manners

  1. What are Manners?
  2. Why is it important to know and use good Manners?
  3. What terms are commonly used with Manners?
  4. What are examples of technical occupations that use Manners?
  5. What are habits of etiquette?
  6. How can you change your habits of etiquette?
  7. What are rules of etiquette regarding communication?
  8. What are dos and dont’s in different situations?
  9. Who was Maxine Powell?
  10. What do we know for sure about Manners, and how do these tenets apply?
  11. What is the Standard Operating Procedure and Job Aid for Manners?
  12. What is your attitude toward Manners?
  13. What have you learned?
  14. How should you declare your competence in Manners?
  15. How can you continuously expand your competence in Manners?

This module on Manners is one of six topics in the Cluster of PERSONAL STRENGTHS. The other topics are Concentrating on the Job, Motivation on the Job, Managing Shift Cycles, Managing Stress, and Humor is No Laughing Matter. Your digital credential for mastering this topic is shown here.  Get credentialed now for only $80, reduced for this introductory offer from $350.