INNOVATIVE LEARNER

Confidence is not something that can be learned like a set of rules; confidence is a state of mind. Positive thinking, practice, training, knowledge and talking to other people are all useful ways to help improve or boost your confidence levels. Confidence comes from feelings of well-being, acceptance of your body and mind (self-esteem) and belief in your own ability, skills and experience.  Low-confidence can be a result of many factors including: fear of the unknown, criticism, being unhappy with personal appearance (self-esteem), feeling unprepared, poor time-management, lack of knowledge and previous failures. Confidence is not a static measure, our confidence to perform roles and tasks can increase and decrease; some days we may feel more confident than others. This article provides practical advice about things that you can do to build your confidence. Confidence and self-esteem are not the same thing, although they are often linked. Confidence is t...

No leader can exist without followers. In other words, by definition, a leader needs followers in order to lead. This means that skills in leading and managing people are absolutely crucial for effective leaders. This section of therefore examines some of those skills, explaining the art of successful delegation, how to create a motivational environment and motivate others, and how to facilitate processes. The section also covers the tasks required to be performed for being effective leader. Leaders do need to develop a clear vision for their organization. But a key element of any leadership role is deciding on the direction of travel, whether of an organization or a team, and then identifying how to get there, and making sure it happens. 01 - Organizing Skills: Anyone who has ever thought ‘I really need to get organized’ could benefit from this section. Poor organization can lead to missed opportunities and lower productivity. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to take a...

If appropriate preparations have been made, then the scene is set for an effective meeting.  Agendas will have been produced and circulated. Participants will arrive knowing what is to be discussed and with sufficient background information to make relevant contributions. If appropriate, they will have consulted with people they represent and discussed any pertinent issues. The Role of the Chairperson: In a more formal meeting, the chairperson will outline the purpose of the meeting and remind members why they are there.  In such a meeting there is little need to refer to this procedure as this is implicit in the established etiquette, namely: The chair controls the meeting. All remarks are addressed through the chair. Members do not interrupt each other. Members aim to reach a consensus. A vote is taken if consensus is not reached. The majority wins the vote. All members accept the majority decision. This is one model but alternative models may...

Personal development is a lifelong process. It is a way for people to assess their skills and qualities, consider their aims in life and set goals in order to realize and maximize their potential. This page helps you to identify the skills you need to set life goals which can enhance your employability prospects, raise your confidence, and lead to a more fulfilling, higher quality life. Plan to make relevant, positive and effective life choices and decisions for your future to enable personal empowerment. Although early life development and early formative experiences within the family, at school, etc. can help to shape us as adults, personal development should not stop later in life. This article contains information and advice that is designed to help you to think about your personal development and ways in which you can work towards goals and your full potential. There are a number of things that are vital in supporting your personal development, including developi...

In simple terms, CV or resume sets out your skills and experience. Your CV should demonstrate to any potential employer why they should hire you above any of the other skilled candidates who have presented themselves for employment. Things You Should Do When Writing a CV: 1. Include your contact details at the top Start with your name, address, phone number and email address. If your CV runs to more than one page, then make sure you include an identifier on every page, probably as a header or footer, and page numbers. 2. Decide whether you want to start with a personal statement This is optional, although many CV-writing companies recommend it. If you decide to include one, it needs to say something real about you, and not just be an anodyne statement that could apply to anyone. Try to avoid jargon such as ‘forward-thinking’ or ‘strategic’ and use this to showcase your strengths, if possible focused on action. 3. Include sections on Key Skills, Knowledge a...