Learning Objectives $($LO$/$s$)$ After studying Chapters $1$ & $16$ you should be able to: Chapter $1/$LO$1\mathrm{.}1$ Explain the importance of establishing credibility for business communications. Chapter $16/$LO$16\mathrm{.}2$ Identify your key selling points for the job application process.

Instructions: Read the information below and Think about a Positive Self$-$Assessment of your performance in this course $-$to date. Then $-$ SINGLE POST: Write a complete statement using six words to capture your Positive Self$-$Assessment. $*$Maximum Words $(6/$six$).$ Do NOT respond$/$post comments about other classmates$$ posts.

Positive Self$-$Assessment $-$ Believing in yourself makes a big difference. And it's a skill that you can learn and practice. Question $$ Are $($you$)$ practicing this skill? When faced with a challenge, force yourself to stop thinking $$I can$$t$.$ Instead, re$-$program and re$-$state your thoughts to be positive. It takes practice, but it can make all the difference in the outcome.

Why Does This Matter? Excerpt Course$$s Textbook page $16...$As you read this book, you will be invited often to reflect about what you are reading. Try to apply what you read to your current challenges and your past experiences.

Takeaway

Challenges are there for a reason. Overall, $($you$)$ may feel that you excel at some communication skills but not others$/$course textbook$/$page $15.$ From a learner$$s perspective, consider the adage $-$ your perception is your reality. To help develop your perception, consider from a professor$$s perspective, there are many ways to develop and practice business communications. Academic settings$/$courses provide information and resources applicable to help learners understand core elements and specific skill sets designed for continuous improvement ranging $($your major$/$s$)$ and various career options.

In thinking, consider $$The quicker you let go of old cheese, the sooner you find new cheese.$--$ Spencer Johnson, Who Moved My Cheese? The takeaway here is for some learners, letting go of old cheese may be a positive challenge, while for others learners it may be a negative challenge. Hence, reset and think positive about your efforts to understand the importance of establishing credibility for business communications. In doing so$,$ learners should be able to minimize common errors in academic settings$/$courses useful for establishing credibility in the workplace.

To date in this course, $($you$)$ should understand the importance of identifying skill gaps with the mindset of continuous improvement. Some examples of learning outcomes include:

Reading$/$Writing are linked skills $$ course readings, assignments, and contracts are used to develop and practice core elements of business communications.

Time Management strategies are used to help learners $-$ prioritize academic$/$work$/$life responsibilities with an expected outcome linked to learners scheduling time for coursework focusing on core elements of business communications such as: planning, asking questions, researching, writing, reviewing, delivering presentations and other techniques$/$skills$.$

Team Communication $$ strategies are used to help learners develop$/$practice effective virtual team communication, such as: contributing during team meetings, group writing, handling difficult conversations, and others team skills outlined in the course textbook and coursework.

After reading the course textbook, actively participating in $($all$)$ coursework, $($you$)$ should be able to apply Positive Self$-$Talk $$ Explain how $($you$)$ can compensate for abilities or attributes that $($you$)$ have not yet fully developed. $$ AND $$ Identify your key selling points for the job application process.