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GROW model mapped
GROW MODEL FOR PROBLEM SOLVING
G = Goal (Specific End Point)
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R = Reality (Where I'm at
Now)
O = Obstacles (What’s
standing in the way of
going to G)
W = Way Forward (State
the action plan from R to G)
Critical Thinking
CRITICAL THINKING
Social Rapport
Emotional Projection
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Positive Attitude
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Enthusiasm
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Self Confidence
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Personal Chemistry
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Zone of
Control
Physical Projection
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Eye Contact
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Good Personal Appearance
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Appropriate Dress
Common Sense
Time Management
Problem Solving Skills
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Observe Critically
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Reflect & Evaluate
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Flexibility
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Adaptability
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Make Decisions
Internal
External
Reception & Interpretation
SOCIAL RAPPORT
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Courtesy
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Small Talk
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Willingness to Learn
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Active Listening
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Eye Contact
COLLABORATION
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Gestures/Body Language/Body
Position
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Differentiated Communication Skills With:
Collaboration
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Public
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Fellow Employees
Teamwork
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Supervisors
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Cooperation
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Customers
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Dependability
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Ability To Accept Criticism
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Ability To Learn From Criticism
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Conflict Resolution
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Resolve Conflict & Negotiate
Communication For Success
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Networking & Small Talk
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Speak So Others Can Understand
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Advocate & Influence
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Motivational Skills
WORK ETHIC
Work Ethic
Presence
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Consistently On Time
Trustworthiness
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Honesty/Integrity
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Make Deadlines
Commitment To Quality Of Work &
Company Goals
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Wanting To Do A Good Job
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Willingness To Be Accountable
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Ability To Make Production Quotas
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Staying On The Job Until It Is
Finished
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Commit To The Position
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Reliability
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Perform Well Under Pressure
Unsupervised Behavior
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Follow Rules
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Self-Directed
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Self-Supervising
CRITICAL THINKING
WORK ETHIC
SOCIAL RAPPORT
COLLABORATION
Please rank the most important skills or knowledge areas that your
company seeks when hiring new employees. (127 responses)
Option
Social Skills (e.g. Coordination,
Instruction, Negotiation,
Persuasion, Service Orientation,
Social Perceptiveness)
Workplace Behavior and Values
Basic Skills and Knowledge (e.g.
Math, Science, Reading, Writing,
Speaking)
Technical Skills and Knowledge
(e.g. Equipment Selection,
Installation, Operation and
Control; Operation Monitoring;
Programming; Quality Control
Analysis, Technology Design,
Troubleshooting)
Complex Problem-Solving Skills
Systems Skills and Knowledge
(e.g. Judgment and Decision
Making, Systems Analysis,
Systems Evaluation)
Management or Leadership
Rank
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Score1
530
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3
503
423
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410
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6
380
376
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278
From your perspective, please rank what you believe are the key skill gaps or
educational needs among job seekers seeking employment in emerging or growing
priority industry sectors. (295 responses)
Option
Basic Skills and Knowledge (e.g.
Math, Science, Reading, Writing,
Speaking)
Social Skills (e.g. Coordination,
Instruction, Negotiation,
Persuasion, Service Orientation,
Social Perceptiveness)
Technical Skills and Knowledge
(e.g. Equipment Selection,
Installation, Operation and
Control; Operation Monitoring;
Programming; Quality Control
Analysis, Technology Design,
Troubleshooting)
Complex Problem-Solving Skills
Rank
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Score
1291
2
1200
3
1123
4
1045
Workplace Behavior and Values
Systems Skills and Knowledge
(e.g. Judgment and Decision
Making, Systems Analysis,
Systems Evaluation)
Management or Leadership
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6
1013
1013
7
750
High Expectations: Transforming the American
Workforce as the ADA Generation Comes of Age
• Increasing support for high school students as they plan for their
transition into the workforce;
• Improving the transition of the ADA Generation as they enter
postsecondary education and the labor market;
• Changing the assumptions in disability benefit programs that
discourage young people with disabilities from working; and
• Leveraging employer demand, correcting misconceptions about
employing people with disabilities, and establishing supportive
workplaces.
GROW IMPLEMENTED
GROW MODEL FOR PROBLEM SOLVING
G = Goal (Showing up on time)
R = Reality (Where I'm at
Now)
O = Obstacles
W = Way Forward
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Proper alarm setting
No alarm setting
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Set regular alarm
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Go to bed early
Sometime go to bed late
Can't fall asleep; visitors
Earphones/music, netflix;
kick people out
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