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Tuesday 6 May 2014
Action plan for the future
My action plan for the future is:
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Improve on referencing - next year get people to check it before submitting it, and do some wider reading into how to professionally reference. Also don't leave referencing to the last thing to do.
Improve on referencing - next year get people to check it before submitting it, and do some wider reading into how to professionally reference. Also don't leave referencing to the last thing to do.
Improve on my wider reading - use different sources and ways to find information.
Finally plan a lot more. It is something I haven't really touched on in this blog however I need to start planning my reports to make them flow better .
Monday 5 May 2014
Myers Briggs
ENTJ
Forming around 3% of the population, ENTJ personalities are very charismatic, rational, and quick-minded. They are meant to lead and inspire other people, and there is no other type that can do this with such ease. According to ENTJs, nothing is impossible if you try hard enough. Naturally, they rarely have difficulties convincing other people that the ENTJ’s goal should also become one of their personal goals.
These leadership traits form the core of the ENTJ personality type. ENTJs can be unbelievably confident and charismatic. These qualities draw most other types like a magnet, making it quite easy for an ENTJ to achieve what they want to achieve. People belonging to this type love challenges, big and small, and firmly believe that they can accomplish everything given enough time and resources. More often than not, this confidence results in a self-fulfilling prophecy—where other types give up and move on to the next project, the ENTJ plows ahead and usually achieves spectacular results simply because of that sheer willpower.
Forming around 3% of the population, ENTJ personalities are very charismatic, rational, and quick-minded. They are meant to lead and inspire other people, and there is no other type that can do this with such ease. According to ENTJs, nothing is impossible if you try hard enough. Naturally, they rarely have difficulties convincing other people that the ENTJ’s goal should also become one of their personal goals.
These leadership traits form the core of the ENTJ personality type. ENTJs can be unbelievably confident and charismatic. These qualities draw most other types like a magnet, making it quite easy for an ENTJ to achieve what they want to achieve. People belonging to this type love challenges, big and small, and firmly believe that they can accomplish everything given enough time and resources. More often than not, this confidence results in a self-fulfilling prophecy—where other types give up and move on to the next project, the ENTJ plows ahead and usually achieves spectacular results simply because of that sheer willpower.ENTJ strengths
- High self-confidence. ENTJ personalities trust in their abilities and do not hesitate to express their opinions. They are confident being the center of attention.
- Strategic thinkers. ENTJs have no difficulties making long-term plans and approaching problems from several different angles.
- Energetic. People with this personality enjoy leading people and putting plans into action. This energizes and motivates them.
- Charismatic and inspiring. ENTJs find it easy to convince and inspire other people, mostly because of their high self-esteem and strong opinions.
- Very efficient. ENTJ personalities loathe inefficiency, irrationality, and laziness; they seek to root out such behavior wherever they go.
- Strong-willed. ENTJs tend to be very determined individuals who rarely give up and abandon their vision, regardless of the opposition.
ENTJ weaknesses
- Stubborn and dominant. ENTJs can be quite inflexible and seek to win all debates and arguments, doing their best to promote their visions and ideas.
- Arrogant. People with this personality type are usually able to accumulate a lot of knowledge and make well-informed decisions. However, they may also look down on people who are less competent or unwilling to argue their points.
- May be cold and ruthless. ENTJs are obsessed with efficiency and rationality when it comes to work and professional goals. They will often ignore personal circumstances and dismiss sensitivities and emotions as irrelevant.
- Poor handling of emotions. ENTJs are very rational. Not surprisingly, they are likely to have difficulties understanding and expressing their feelings. They may also inadvertently hurt their partners and friends in emotionally charged situations.
- Impatient. ENTJ personalities are quick thinkers and may lose patience very quickly when dealing with people who need more time to make a decision.
- Intolerant. People with this personality type see little value in ideas based on emotional arguments or that address issues they do not consider important—and an ENTJ will not hesitate to make that clear to those around them.
http://www.16personalities.com/entj-personality
The 5 Minute Personality Test
Please see sheet in folder for answers.
I came out to be the lion which means:
Lions are leaders. They are usually the bosses at work…or at least they think they are! They are decisive, bottom line
folks who are observers, not watchers or listeners. They love to solve problems. They are usually individualists who
love to seek new adventures and opportunities.
Lions are very confident and self-reliant. In a group setting, if no one else instantly takes charge, the Lion will.
Unfortunately, if they don’t learn how to tone down their aggressiveness, their natural dominating traits can cause
problems with others. Most entrepreneurs are strong lions, or at least have a lot of lion in them.
Natural Strengths
• Decisive
• Goal-oriented
• Achievement driven
• Gets results
• Independent
• Risk-taker
• Takes charge
• Takes initiative
• Self-starter
• Persistent
• Efficient
• Competitive
• Enjoys challenges, variety and change
• Driven to complete projects quickly and effectively.
Natural Weaknesses
• Quickly bored by routine or mechanics
• Fears inactivity, relaxation
• May “run over” others who are slower to act or speak
• Can be insensitive to the feelings of others
• May view projects more important than people
• Demanding
• Impulsive
• Poor listener
• Blunt
Basic Disposition: Fast-paced, task oriented
Motivated by: Results; challenge, action, power, and credit for achievement
Time Management: Lions focus on NOW instead of distant future. They get a lot more done in a lot
less time than their peers. Hate wasting time; and like to get right to the point.
Communication Style: Great at initiating communication; not good at listening (one way communicator)
Decision Making: Impulsive; makes quick decisions with goal or end result in mind. Results-focused.
Needs very few facts to make a decision.
In Pressure or Tense Situations: The lion takes command and becomes autocratic.
Greatest Needs: The lion needs to see results, experience variety, and face new challenges. He
needs to solve problems and wants direct answers.
What the Lion Desires: Freedom, authority, variety, difficult assignments, opportunity for advancement.
http://www.heartbridgeusa.com/devo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2008_personality_test1.pdf
I came out to be the lion which means:
Lions are leaders. They are usually the bosses at work…or at least they think they are! They are decisive, bottom linefolks who are observers, not watchers or listeners. They love to solve problems. They are usually individualists who
love to seek new adventures and opportunities.
Lions are very confident and self-reliant. In a group setting, if no one else instantly takes charge, the Lion will.
Unfortunately, if they don’t learn how to tone down their aggressiveness, their natural dominating traits can cause
problems with others. Most entrepreneurs are strong lions, or at least have a lot of lion in them.
Natural Strengths
• Decisive
• Goal-oriented
• Achievement driven
• Gets results
• Independent
• Risk-taker
• Takes charge
• Takes initiative
• Self-starter
• Persistent
• Efficient
• Competitive
• Enjoys challenges, variety and change
• Driven to complete projects quickly and effectively.
Natural Weaknesses
• Quickly bored by routine or mechanics
• Fears inactivity, relaxation
• May “run over” others who are slower to act or speak
• Can be insensitive to the feelings of others
• May view projects more important than people
• Demanding
• Impulsive
• Poor listener
• Blunt
Basic Disposition: Fast-paced, task oriented
Motivated by: Results; challenge, action, power, and credit for achievement
Time Management: Lions focus on NOW instead of distant future. They get a lot more done in a lot
less time than their peers. Hate wasting time; and like to get right to the point.
Communication Style: Great at initiating communication; not good at listening (one way communicator)
Decision Making: Impulsive; makes quick decisions with goal or end result in mind. Results-focused.
Needs very few facts to make a decision.
In Pressure or Tense Situations: The lion takes command and becomes autocratic.
Greatest Needs: The lion needs to see results, experience variety, and face new challenges. He
needs to solve problems and wants direct answers.
What the Lion Desires: Freedom, authority, variety, difficult assignments, opportunity for advancement.
http://www.heartbridgeusa.com/devo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2008_personality_test1.pdf
Management skills audit
Please see sheet in folder, only first two pages.I did this near the beginning of the year, however not that much has changed as I haven't worked that much this year. The main one that has changed is 'Business writing eg letters, reports, plans, project plans.' This has developed through the uni course because I can now write reports and have done some plans, such as HACCP plans.
Employment skills audit
See yellow sheet in folder.Here is where I self evaluated how well I work and how 'employable' I would be to a company. There aren't many things in which I feel I need to improve on, obviously ever company is different, however I have worked for this one company for three years and I feel I know how to do most things within it. I feel I am good at using a computer and spread sheets, if I don't know anything then I am happy to try and learn how to do it, so I know for next time.
Skills Audit
Please see Skills Audit sheet in folder.
This skills audit sheet is going through all the different skills needed for university and how I feel I am at doing them, also whether I need to develop or not and the importance to develop.
As you can see I feel competent in most areas. The main two which I need to improve on according to this sheet is 'information seeking skills' and 'revision and exam technique'. I already know this about myself but its a reassurance when it comes out on paper.
This skills audit sheet is going through all the different skills needed for university and how I feel I am at doing them, also whether I need to develop or not and the importance to develop.
As you can see I feel competent in most areas. The main two which I need to improve on according to this sheet is 'information seeking skills' and 'revision and exam technique'. I already know this about myself but its a reassurance when it comes out on paper.
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