Understanding Your Personal Strengths and Limitations

SELF AND SOCIAL AWARENESS Definition: ​ Understanding your personal strengths and limitations; recognizing your thoughts, emotions, and intentions; being open to receiving feedback; and identifying how your behaviors impact others. Why it Matters for the Future of Work: ​Self-awareness can help you find the right career for you, know when it’s time to leave your current job, and make you a stronger leader. (Swerdlow, 5) TECHNOLOGY Definition: ​

Being able to confidently and effectively use technology to be productive, complete goals and tasks, and maintain a competitive advantage. Why it Matters for the Future of Work: ​ 78% of today’s jobs require familiarity with technology, and digitally intensive jobs are growing faster and pay more than non-digital roles. (Southern New Hampshire University, 6) PRODUCTIVITY Definition:​ Strategizing, organizing, and effectively managing your time and priorities. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​

High performers can be up to 800 percent more productive than other workers, drastically cutting down the time and money needed to complete large tasks – something managers always value. (Keller, 7) INITIATIVE Definition:​ Thinking independently, seeing what needs to be done, and taking action without being prompted. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ Initiative has become more important in modern workplaces, as employers rely on people who have the courage to push their teams forward. (Mind Tools, 8) RESULTS DRIVEN Definition:​

Acting with a sense of urgency and focus to reach goals, without compromising integrity or quality. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ As companies use more freelancers, they need those workers to be results-driven so projects stay on track. (Do, 9) COMMUNICATION Definition:​

Actively seeking and delivering information, clearly articulating ideas, effectively listening, and confidently connecting to various audiences, settings, and situations. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ Communication is one of the top five skills that will be important in the future across all industries…and that employers currently find lacking. (Gilchrist, 10) RELATIONSHIP BUILDING Definition:​

Effectively working with others and establishing, cultivating, and leveraging networks

over time. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ 85% of all open job positions are filled through personal connections. (Adler, 11) PROBLEM SOLVING Definition:​ Identifying and framing problems, exploring ideas, and creating effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ Problem solving is important in every industry, and this skill gives an especially notable edge in management positions. (CareerBuilder, 12) INNOVATION Definition:​ Creatively thinking and coming up with new ideas and solutions to solve old problems.

Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ 84% of business executives believe that innovation is important, but only 6% are satisfied with their company’s performance in that area. (McKinsey & Company, 13) AGILITY Definition:​ Embracing change and effectively adapting when things around you are constantly in motion. Why it Matters for the Future of Work:​ In one survey, 79% of executives said that the future of work will be based on specific projects instead of roles, meaning that having the agility to adapt quickly will be extremely important. (Lyons, 14)

As a way of introducing yourselves to the instructor and your peers, please post the following:

Your name and a description of your current position (If not employed, what are your expectations when you complete your program?)

How do you see yourself applying knowledge from this course?

Post a photo of yourself (self-portrait, family, or action photo)

For this week’s question, we will discuss the people that receive our care. 

In 5 – 10 sentences introduce yourself to the class. Include your name, your hometown, why you want to be a PTA, and one fun fact you want others to know about yourself. In another paragraph discuss the people that receive physical therapy care.

Answer the following questions:

Who is considered the consumer in Physical Therapy?

Why is it important to meet the needs of consumers?

Based on your readings and classroom discussion, provide at least 2 occupations, including examples, of who can meet those needs?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.