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Assignment 1: Self-Reflection Anuj Khadka Student Name Anuj Khadka Course Code: CRED 10106 Course Name: Business Success Strategies Part 1 Instructions To complete Part 1 of this assessment, make sure to refer to your “ CliftonStrengths 34 Report, ” which can be found in your Gallup account after you complete the assessment online. 1. Go to www.Gallup.com and sign in with your username and password. 2. Click the menu found on the upper-left corner of the page, then select CliftonStrengths . 3. Select the Reports tab from the options that appear on top of the page. 4. Click Download Report under the CliftonStrengths 34 Report to view the content of the report. 5. You can also check out the rest of the reports generated for your own information including the Strength Insight Guide, the Signature Theme Report, and the Theme Sequence Report. Question 1.1 Let us take a deeper dive into your top 5 strengths from your CliftonStrengths 34 Results and reflect on who you are as a person. To make the most of your talents, it is important for you to understand what they are, and how to describe them to others. Choose 2 of your top 5 strengths and give an example for each, including where you have exhibited that certain strength. Elaborate on that example by explaining what you did, how you did it, and why. Example: My top strength is that I am a learner. I see myself exhibiting this strength through the choices I make. I finished my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, and I am now pursuing a Master of Education degree. I have a passion for life-long learning, and I find joy and satisfaction in continuously learning and acquiring new knowledge that allows me to excel at my career and what I do. Positivity: One of the situations where I illustrated positivity was at work, when we were encountering a difficult period with tight deadlines and unexpected setbacks. My workmate and I did not yield to despondency but reminded ourselves about the reason behind all of it. Later, we tried to foster positivity in the environment. Apart from this, several times I controlled the team huddle where we exhausted the small victories, gave one another grievances for their contributions, and brought laughter into the interactions just so that we lessened our mood for a while. I also provided positive words and backed up the team members who were feeling frustrated. I emphasized their abilities and the progress we had made so far. Through the concept of positive CS, I spent my time building up an atmosphere that allowed low morale to be replaced by higher morale, team cohesion to be strengthened, and a culture of resilience to take the place of life's challenges. Adaptability: I am adaptable, and another example of this is when I switched to work in a new role, which required me to quickly learn skills and methods that were unfamiliar to me. Instead of being threatened by the change, I saw it as a chance to grow and develop. Whether it is being new to senior high school or university, I have always come to each level with an open mind and a burning desire to learn. Thus, I have been reaching out to more experienced people for advice, attending CRED10106_Self-Reflection Assessment Template Version 1 Page 1 of 6
appropriate training sessions, and making use of online resources to augment my knowledge. Moreover, I did not stick to a single way to go about my tasks or projects, as I was always testing and trying different strategies. I could also see how far I went each time and use feedback to stop and start. On the contrary, my versatility helped me to overcome difficulties, to be a helpful team member, and to be successful in my new job. Adaptability and the ability to cope with the tempo and unpredictability of the contemporary workplace are the key traits demanded in this age, supporting workers to survive in circumstances of volatility and uncertainty. Question 1.2 In your CliftonStrengths 34 report, you will find that each of your top 10 strengths is broken down into why you succeed at that particular strength and how you can take action to maximize your potential with it. Out of your top 10 strengths, choose 2 that stood out the most to you, and summarize how you intend to allow these strengths to shine in your day-to-day life. Example: One of my top 10 strengths is that I am a relator. I intend to use this strength by making sure I carve out time during my week to connect with my friends no matter how busy I get. I know now that my closest relationships energize me, and with COVID-19, it has been difficult to see my friends in person. Therefore, I will make sure to schedule online video calls with my friends to ensure that I am not missing out on meaningful connections, and that I am making the most out of the tools I have at hand. Learner: As a student who regards education as significant, then I can be a self-starter in seeking new knowledge and skills in the field that I am passionate about. I will make a habit of it by setting aside an hour from my schedule to grow in my field, either by borrowing books from libraries or taking online courses, attending workshops, or immersing myself in practical experiences. I will overcome the obstacles that will come to my way when I consider myself and grow deeper and deeper till I am myself where I never ever imagined being, continuing my quest for knowledge by studying new things. Besides, I will also have interaction with my peers so that I can know where these areas for improvement are located and how to grow. Using this approach and promoting a lifelong learning will help me to be intellectually curious, adaptable, and the one who is always stimulated, thus enhancing my personal and professional performance. Input: As a student who is able to differentiate and process information readily, I can take advantage of my input superiority to help me develop a higher degree in decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity. I'll be diligently gathering these mind-tricks from a variety of sources, ranging from books, videos, and personal observation. I will develop systems or tools to structure and classify this information in such a way that it will be easy to get to and analyze it in the future. Moreover, I will volunteer my experience and opinions to the community, which I think can truly enrich togetherness and spur team building. Secondly, the other point of interest for me is how I can use this immense hoard of information to create innovative ideas, come up with new projects, or help others achieve their purpose. I will be an invaluable resource, influencer, and catalyst of positive change in my academic and personal life by utilizing my input strength. CRED10106_Self-Reflection Assessment Template Version 1 Page 2 of 6
Question 1.3 Depending on how we exhibit our strengths, we may cause some unintended negative consequences. To effectively work with our weaknesses and not allow them to hinder our success, it is important to identify what our weaknesses are so that we can address them appropriately. Under each of your top 10 strengths, you will find a section summarizing blind spots associated with your strengths. That is, weaknesses associated with that particular strength, which may hinder you from reaching your full potential. Choose 2 of your top 10 strengths and summarize your understanding of their potential blind spots and your plan to mitigate them. Example: One of my strengths is that I am analytical. A blind spot I should watch out for is that I may come off as “hard to work with” if I ask too many questions and challenge ideas as they come up during discussions. To mitigate this perception of me, I intend to be mindful of how and when I raise my questions to other people. When I ask questions, I should do so carefully, communicating professionally, choosing the right words, and backing up my claims with solid reasoning so that others understand my intentions. There is no doubt that being positive about life is one of the qualities that people need to achieve success. This positivity has a great impact on life, and it brings optimism, resilience, and hope. Nevertheless, one layer of learning is left out and this is where it also has flaws in looking down or ignoring the dark side of events. Though a positive outlook is a good thing to have, it is important to avoid unrealistic optimism or the downplaying of real concerns. That’s not to say I plan on surrendering to the “field of dream” mentality. I want to develop realistic optimism by looking at hard facts and looking for potential as well as risk. Considering the vital importance of feedback in a balanced perspective, I'll always seek help from others and try to show goodwill at all times. By adopting a more comprehensive outlook of positivity, I will be able to utilize its potency but at the same time, I will be able to keep feet on the ground. Consistency is the other strength which gives success a bigger role by cementing stability, reliability, and progress. On the one hand, humanize this. Yet, it is also worth considering its capability to hide predefined blind spots, hence leading to inflexibility or even isolation. Although routines can give a person structure and a sense of efficiency, their exclusive adherence to this concept can be a barrier to adaptability and creativity. To battle this problem, I will come up with a defense strategy comprising of a balanced perspective towards reliability. I plan to establish interruptions in order to optimize flexibility, working to vary daily plans with new experiences and challenges. Furthermore, I will continuously re-evaluate and adjust my strategies to conform to changing objectives and conditions. Through the approach of incorporating flexibility into structure, I can stay on a well- defined path while having a glimpse of the opportunities that come along the way. Part 2 Instructions Now, let us shift away from the CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment and focus on our own personal reflection. On Day 2, you will be going into details about the following topics related to effective study habits, growth versus fixed mindset, and teamwork. This part of the assessment will allow you to reflect on your past experiences in light of your course learning outcomes. I would encourage you to watch the videos linked in the assessment description before completing this part of the assessment. CRED10106_Self-Reflection Assessment Template Version 1 Page 3 of 6
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