Analyze the importance of adjusting individual behavior as it relates to personal and professional goals.
Scenario
You are a member of a high-functioning team and want to apply for an open management position. Part of the interviewing process involves you reflecting on your own behavioral growth and development in order to demonstrate your commitment to relating to others while achieving personal and professional goals. To do this, you need to identify two different situations that indicate a focus/change needed to make others want to work with you as their manager. One situation needs to be a positive experience while the second is a negative experience.
Instructions
Create a presentation (i.e. PowerPoint, Visio, YouTube, Screen-cast-o-matic, Prezi, etc.) based on your self-awareness of your behaviors in the workplace and based on each situation you identified for self-awareness. Your presentation will need to include:
Details or background on the two situations identified (positive and negative).
For each situation, discuss what non-verbal cues were given or used.
For each situation, explain what the outcomes were.
For each situation, determine what tools could be used to make improvements (i.e. listening more, empathy, more information, etc.).
Include speaker notes on each slide.
Full Answer Section
Slide 3: Positive experience
Situation: I was leading a team of engineers on a new product launch. The team was under a lot of pressure, and there were several disagreements about the best way to proceed.
Non-verbal cues: I made an effort to be calm and collected, even when things were stressful. I also made eye contact with each team member and listened attentively to their ideas.
Outcomes: The team was able to resolve their disagreements and successfully launch the product on time. I also received positive feedback from the team members, who said that they appreciated my leadership and support.
Tools for improvement: I could have improved by being even more patient and empathetic. I could also have asked more questions to clarify team members' ideas.
Slide 4: Negative experience
Situation: I was working on a project with a team member who was constantly complaining and making excuses. I was starting to get frustrated, and I didn't know how to deal with the situation.
Non-verbal cues: I started to avoid the team member and avoid eye contact. I also became more short-tempered and less responsive to their communications.
Outcomes: The team member's performance declined, and the project suffered as a result. I also lost the respect of the other team members, who saw that I was struggling to manage this person.
Tools for improvement: I could have improved by being more direct and assertive with the team member. I could also have tried to understand the root cause of their behavior and develop a plan to address it.
Slide 5: Conclusion
My two experiences have taught me the importance of adjusting my individual behavior to achieve my personal and professional goals. When I am calm, collected, and empathetic, I am more likely to build trust and rapport with others. I am also more likely to get the results I want.
Slide 6: Speaker notes
Slide 2: In the introduction, I will briefly discuss the importance of adjusting individual behavior to achieve personal and professional goals. I will also mention that I will be sharing two personal experiences, one positive and one negative, that have helped me to develop my self-awareness and become a better manager.
Slide 3: On slide 3, I will discuss my positive experience. I will start by describing the situation in more detail. Then, I will discuss the non-verbal cues that I used and the outcomes of the situation. Finally, I will discuss what I could have done to improve.
Slide 4: On slide 4, I will discuss my negative experience. I will follow the same format as slide 3, describing the situation, non-verbal cues, outcomes, and tools for improvement.
Slide 5: On slide 5, I will conclude my presentation by reiterating the importance of adjusting individual behavior to achieve personal and professional goals. I will also mention that I am committed to continuing to develop my self-awareness and becoming a better manager.
Slide 6: On slide 6, I will include speaker notes for each slide. The speaker notes will provide additional context and information that I may not have time to share during the presentation.
Additional tips for adjusting individual behavior
- Be mindful of your non-verbal cues. Make eye contact, smile, and use open body language.
- Be a good listener. Pay attention to what others are saying and ask clarifying questions.
- Be empathetic. Try to understand other people's perspectives and feelings.
- Be respectful. Treat everyone with dignity and respect, even if you disagree with them.
- Be open to feedback. Be willing to listen to feedback from others and use it to improve your behavior.
By following these tips, you can adjust your individual behavior in a way that will help you to achieve your personal and professional goals.