Higher Education

Personal Development for Life and Work

Author(s): Harold R. Wallace | Ann Masters

ISBN: 9788131516799

10th Edition

Copyright: 2012

₹635

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 482

Trim Size : 254 x 203 mm

Refer Book > Order Inspection Copy >

You'll need more than just a great college grade point average to succeed in the workforce. Soft skills, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic are all necessary to achieve success in both all areas of life. Personal Development for Life and Work, 10e, International Edition is designed to help you discover your potential and prepare for successful employment.

  • New chapters on Meeting Essentials, Developing Customer Focus, Developing Leadership and Managing Change, and Taking Charge of Your Career.
  • Revised chapter organization into four parts: It's All About You, It's All About Communicating, It's All About Working with Others, and It's All About Workplace Success.
  • Updated website with additional resources for instructors.
  • Sections within chapters designed for single class periods, with Checkpoints and Applications for key concept review.
  • Workplace Focus profiles individuals managing their careers and personal lives.
  • Think About It scenarios set the stage for each chapter.
  • On the Job presents real-life situations with reflection questions.
  • Apply It includes self-assessments and inventories for personal and business applications.
  • Chapter Activities provide individual and team activities for skill development.
  • Case Studies encourage critical thinking and decision-making.
  • Bookmark It provides web activity links related to each chapter

PART 1: IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

1. Self-Esteem

2. Self-Development

3. Attitude

4. Image

PART 2: IT’S ALL ABOUT COMMUNICATING

5. Communication Essentials

6. Getting Your Message Across

7. Communicating with Coworkers and Supervisors

8. Managing Conflict

9. Meeting Essentials

PART 3: IT’S ALL ABOUT WORKING WITH OTHERS

10. Applying Critical Work Skills

11. Developing Customer Focus

12. Valuing Diversity

13. Acting Ethically

PART 4: IT’S ALL ABOUT WORKPLACE SUCCESS

14. Developing Leadership and Managing Change

15. Getting the Job

16. Taking Charge of Your Career

Endnotes

Glossary

Index

 

Ann Masters

Administrator of Curriculum/Instruction in the Nebraska Department of Education

Harold R. Wallace

Colorado State University, Ft. Collins