...Retirement Party for Steve Weeks prior to making the surprise retirement party known to fellow employees in the company, I have been observing their strengths and weaknesses and scheduled a casual business meeting with Steve, in which I have told him I have not decided on a place for the meeting yet, and urged him to have his family attend. I made a list of important tasks for the individuals I decided on to perform. When there is four weeks remaining until Steve’s surprise retirement party, I call in the individuals I chose. I explain how it would be best to have everything set in stone one week before the planned date. I ask if each one feels comfortable performing the tasks I have chosen for each of them. We all brainstorm on the steps it will take to achieve the tasks effectively. At the end of the meeting I express to the members that they will have a light professional load for the next four weeks to accommodate the planning of the party. I also let them know that I have plenty of free time to meet with them during the process to discuss conflicts between different aspects of the party. One member of the team is responsible for determining a budget for the party. In week one he needs to communicate with the company manager to discuss a budget for the entire event. During week two he will consult with the other team members to determine how much money is allotted to each aspect of the party. In the last week of the planning process he will distribute the allotted amount...
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...GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus Credit hours: 4.5 Contact/Instructional hours: 56 (34 Theory, 22 Lab) GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus COURSE SUMMARY COURSE DESCRIPTION This course reviews characteristic and trends of the global information society including basic information processing, Internet research, other skills used by the technical professionals and techniques that can be used for independent technical learning. MAJOR INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS 1. Getting Started at ITT Technical Institute 2. Productivity Software 3. Overview of Technology Tools 4. Microsoft Word 5. Microsoft PowerPoint 6. Microsoft Excel 7. Microsoft Access 8. Communication Tools 9. Exploring Career Goals 21st-century skills o Changes in work and the workplace o Building marketable proficiencies o Projecting professionalism ITT Technical Institute Career Services Resources o Targeting job descriptions o Transferable skills Crafting a Resume 10. Skills and Techniques of a Successful Student Strategies for independent learning Learning styles Note-taking strategies Test-taking techniques © ITT Educational Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [2] 10/29/2013 GS1145 Strategies for the Technical Professional Syllabus Critical thinking Problem solving Basic research skills o ITT Tech Virtual Library o Web searches o Citing sources Time management Working in teams COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this course, you should be able...
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