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There are 4 modules in this course
To survive in today’s constantly changing business landscape requires being comfortable in uncertainty. Adaptability is what allows people and businesses to solve problems, overcome challenges and move back from the edge of attrition to the more stable ground of relevance. Adaptability is everything. — Jeff Boss, Forbes
Adaptability refers to your ability change your actions, course, or approach in order to suit different conditions or environments. Adaptability implies a sense of personal choice, of purposefully navigating—rather than being driven by—changing circumstances.
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Resilience gives you the ability to bounce forward with new insights and learning you can carry into the future.
Both adaptability and resilience include the ability to assess an evolving situation from multiple perspectives, to shift thinking and viewpoint, and to choose the best response. Adaptable people flourish amidst chaos while inflexible people flounder. Adapters find openings in situations where others only see closure. This 4-module course will give you knowledge and tools to become more adaptable and resilient in your workplace and in your life.
In this module, you will be able to define the concepts of adaptability and resilience. You will be able to identify attitudes and behaviors that demonstrate both traits and be able to describe the importance of them in today's organization.
Importance of Adaptability and Resilience•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 16 minutes
Program Overview•10 minutes
Course Navigation and Safety Statement•1 minute
Specific Behaviors of Adaptability and Resilience•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
How Employers Rate Adaptability•30 minutes
Module 1 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 50 minutes
Adaptability and Resilience Assessment•30 minutes
Forbes Top Qualities for New Hires•20 minutes
Building Self-Awareness
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will be able to articulate your expectations of yourself and others in current or anticipated work roles and settings. You will be able to describe where your self-expectations align or differ from what is required by your employers and other stakeholders. You'll be able to describe any gaps you see along with the impact of those gaps on your professional effectiveness. You will be able to identify barriers to becoming more adaptable and resilient.
How Can Self-Awareness Help Me Close the Gap?•10 minutes
How Can I Become Continuously Aware?•10 minutes
Journaling Tips•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Feedback Skills Self-Assessment•30 minutes
Module 2 Knowledge Checks•30 minutes
5 discussion prompts•Total 110 minutes
Reflection•15 minutes
What Types of Changes Are Happening In My Organization?•15 minutes
Values Living During Challenging Times Exercise•45 minutes
The Eye of the Hurricane Meditation•20 minutes
Resilience Assessment Questionnaire•15 minutes
Creating An Action Plan
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will be able to develop an action plan to improve your professional effectiveness. You'll be able to manage your feelings and behaviors and be able to use your time and energy efficiently. You'll be able to use your mistakes as learning experiences and be able to measure your progress.
What's included
3 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 15 minutes
Introduction to Action Planning•4 minutes
Control, Influence, and Accept (CIA)•6 minutes
Action Planning•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
The Easy Guide to Developing an Effective Action Plan•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Creating Your Action Plan•30 minutes
Module 3 Knowledge Checks•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
Planning in a VUCA World•30 minutes
Implementing Your Plan
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will be able to implement your plan and record your results. You'll be able to move from panic to productivity with a positive, optimistic attitude and be able to build strong interpersonal connections.
What's included
3 videos3 readings2 assignments
Show info about module content
3 videos•Total 14 minutes
Introduction to Implementing Your Action Plan•6 minutes
Action Steps•6 minutes
Course Summary•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 20 minutes
Reasons Networking Matters•5 minutes
Maintaining a Positive, Optimistic Attitude•10 minutes
Oh Crap! Speed Drill•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Building Strong Connections•30 minutes
Module 4 Knowledge Checks•30 minutes
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