Week 5: Peer Learning Discussions
Please carefully review this week’s lecture materials (videos, PPT, and articles) prior to responding to the following questions. Include at least one citation (from a reliable source) and a reference section below your post.
Question 1:
As managers and leaders it is important that we innovate and develop highly customized managerial methods and approaches. At times, a simple fact or research finding can encourage us to think and begin to design an effective managerial approach. Based on, “People who understand and manage their own and others’ emotions make better leaders,” and informed by this week’s concepts, tell us how you plan to master the art of managing your and others’ emotions to facilitate a healthy workplace and ensure great performance. Please be sure to propose an approach or a set of best practices that is unique and directly stems from your relevant knowledge, experiences, and observations.
Question 2:
Please complete Self-Assessment 4.1: How Much Career Adaptability Do You Have? (p. 91 in your textbook) and respond to the 3 discussion questions that are available at the end of this assessment (top of p. 93).
HIHF Reflection
Look back at the week that has past and write down a detailed reflection (at least 200 words) on what you have learned that you can apply in your life. Use the framework below:
Highlight (key takeaways) – A clear description that best expresses the main concepts of your learning experience. What are the main concepts / key takeaways from this lesson’s learning activities?
Insight – A deep or intuitive understanding of the main concepts of your learning experience. Tying together your highlights, what new realizations have you formed?
Hindsight – A recognition of the dangers and/or possibilities when looking back at past experiences related to your learning experience. Relate your insights to past experiences. How do your past experiences support or negate your insights? What would have changed if you applied your insights to these past experiences. Would you have been able to apply insights to these past experiences?
Foresight – Describes what can happen when lessons from the learning resource are applied to your personal and professional lives. How will your learning from your highlights, insights, hindsights, change your attitude, behaviors, and actions moving forward?