BUSM 13551 -The Professional Edge.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTS (15%)

Throughout Professional Edge you are building YOUR BRAND and preparing for Career success.

Self-awareness is a complex topic because it is not always easy for an individual to know where they fall on the scale of personal understanding. Taking the time to explore self-awareness can give you a distinct edge in the workplace. The more mindful you are of your own capabilities, the better you will do at your job. (Check:https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/what-is-self-awareness)

This assignment will help with your self-awareness and personal development skills.

Save each of your results as a PDF file so you can refer to them later.

1: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Review CLASS SLIDES and take the free version of this Emotional Intelligence online test: https://globalleadershipfoundation.com/geit/eitest.html

1. List your scores and explain which areas of Emotional Intelligence did you score high and which areas your score was lower?

1. How do you feel about those results? Do you agree with them? Were there any surprises? Please explain.

1. Identify three actions or practices you can take to improve your Emotional Intelligence in the area (s) with a lower score. Please be specific

2: BIG 5 PERSONALITY - O.C.E.A.N.

Review CLASS SLIDES and take the free version of this Big 5 online test: https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test (you might want to make a free account with Truity so your results will be saved)

1. List your scores and explain where you are positioned in each of the Big 5 Personality dimensions (O.C.E.A.N)

1. How do you feel about those results? Do you agree with them? Were there any surprises? Please explain.

1. Identify one area for improvement or for adjustments to take you out of your comfort zone in business situations.

3: LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Review CLASS SLIDES and take the free version of this Leadership online test: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_50.htm

1. What was your score? Based on your score interpretation, assess your leadership skills. Please elaborate on your answer.

1. How do you feel about those results? Do you agree with them? Were there any surprises? Please explain.

4: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Review CLASS SLIDES and take the free version of this Conflict Management online test: https://www.tryinteract.com/quiz/what-s-your-conflict-management-style/

• What was your score? Based on your score what is your dominant conflict management style?

1. How do you feel about those results? Do you agree with them? Were there any surprises? Please explain.

1. Often in teamwork, members use "Competing" or "Avoiding" when managing conflict. Describe a situation when it occurred and add a "Collaborative" solution that could meet the needs of all parties.

5: INTERPERSONAL STYLES

Review CLASS SLIDES and take thefree version of this Interpersonal Style online test: https://www.tryinteract.com/quiz/what-is-your-communication-style/

Consider the four Interpersonal Styles

1. Which one are you mostof the time?Elaborate on your answer. Give an example of when you are demonstrating this Interpersonal Style.

1. Identify the one Interpersonal Style that describes people who bother you the most and with whom you have challenges communicating with.
   1. Why do you think this Interpersonal Style is so challenging for you? Use examples.
   2. Determine the best ways to communicate with this Interpersonal Style.

6: MYERS-BRIGGS PERSONALITY TYPES & VALUES

Review CLASS SLIDES,the articlehttps://www.truity.com/page/16-personality-types-myers-briggs and the handouts in Slateand take thefree version of this Interpersonal Style online test: www.typefocus.comEnter access code:37E5BF4. Register using your Sheridan email account so you can receive your results.

1. Your Myers Briggs type is _________.

1. What have you learned about your MBTI type from your profile, slides, and handouts?

1. Identify 3- 5 values from the MBTI web site. Explain why each one is important to you.

7: SELF-AWARENESS AND WORKING WITH OTHERS

1. How do those 6 assessments help you with your self-awareness (understanding Self)? Please explain using at least 3 test results as examples.

1. How do those assessments help you when working with others that have different types and styles from yours (understanding others)? Please explain using at least 3 test results as examples.

PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME AND COMPLETE THE WHOLE ASSIGNMENT. THANKS.