Skills and Problem Solving
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Skills
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Thinking Skills:
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Reasoning.
Making decisions.
Solving problems.
Thinking creatively.
Knowing how to learn.
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Critical Thinking and Problem
Solving
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Analyze situations and reach a reasonable
conclusion.
Determine what aspects of a situation are
most important.
Look at the big picture and combining
factual knowledge with creative thinking.
Reach conclusions that go beyond the
obvious.
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Step-by-Step Approach to Problem Solving
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Identify the problem and
define it clearly.
Identify the circumstances
that affect the problem.
Clearly identify the
objectives.
Identify as many potential
solutions as possible.
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Analyze the potential
solutions and strategies.
Implement the strategy that
appears to be the best
solution.
Evaluate the results and
repeat the steps as needed.
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Time Management (Self Management)
Time Management is a set of skills that helps
people to be efficient and productive with their
time.
By using time management skills, people can
reduce their stress and maintain proper
perspective on their jobs and lives.
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Make appropriate choices about to use your time.
Knowing what your goals are and what time is
available to you are the cornerstones of good
time/self management.
Knowing what is new in your environment can
help you manage yourself through time.
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Planning Tools
Weekly and monthly planners and to-do lists can help you
chart a path to your goals.
Construct a realistic schedule with clear and concrete
activities and use long-range deadlines to guide planning.
Keeping on top of work from the beginning will save many
hours of work and the stress of last minute preparation.
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How to do this…
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Make a list of the tasks you need to do.
Put them in chronological order if necessary.
Prioritize tasks according to their importance.
Group tasks that fit together.
Allow time for the unexpected.
Start immediately on the highest priority task.
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Time Management allows you to do the
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Eliminate waste
Be prepared
Refuse excessive workloads
Monitor project progress
Allocate resources (time) appropriate to a task’s importance
Ensure that long-term projects are not neglected
Plan each day efficiently
Plan each week effectively
And to do so simply with a little self-discipline
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Basic Strategies
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Don’t be a perfectionist
Learn to say no
Learn to prioritize
Set goals
Combine activities
Be flexible
Recognize achievements
Reward yourself
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Remember:
Take pride in the things you do well and be
willing to learn and improve. Do not be
defensive.
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