Outline for Guidance

Memo heading section

a$.$ To$,$ From, Subject, Date

b$.$ May include a City Tech logo to make it more official

II$.$ Opening Segment

a$.$ Explain the purpose of the memo and what will be covered $($short paragraph$)$

III. Competency Areas $-$ Choose three of the competency areas shown below and

a$.$ Discuss your key strength$/$s and provide evidence from a class assignment$/$project or extra$-$curricular activity

b$.$ Discuss what you need to improve on in this area; what can you do better?

Competency Areas $-$ choose three

i$.$ Communication $-$ share ideas clearly, value discussion and other points of view, listening, provide and consider feedback

ii$.$ Adaptability $-$ recognize knowledge gaps and learn as needed, adjust to new and at times unexpected circumstances, reorient direction as needed, support change and encourage others to do the same

iii. Problem$-$solving $-$ investigate issues and inquire about possible solutions, explore alternatives, move towards resolution

iv$.$ Collaboration and Teamwork $-$ open to multiple perspectives, assess ideas from all team members, encourage participation, willingness to accept a well$-$proven suggestion even if different from one's own idea

v$.$ Leadership $-$ motivate others, develop vision that moves others, recognizes when others need assistance and provides support

vi$.$ Decision$-$making $-$ objective assessment of a situation, utilize data to understand an issue, weigh positives and negatives in relationto the outcomes, considers new ideas, make decisions