The team has been asked by your company president to describe a successful student.

The characteristics of a successful student revolve around a number of decisions that one has to make about their life. They have to first make a decision as to what their ultimate goal is and what’s motivating them towards this goal. Based on this initial goal they then have to determine how they’re going to get there and if they have the time, ability and drive to accomplish it. Once all of these items have been considered and the person decides to move forward they then have to formulate a plan on how to best take on the tasks, assignments or schooling required. As a reminder a student doesn’t necessarily mean someone is attending school in an institutional setting.
When starting the learning process it’s important that the student understand key factors about themselves. If they went through the deliberation process outlined above they have already started understanding more about themselves that will ultimately lead to their success. The student has to understand strengths, weaknesses and be open for constructive criticism at all times. They have to be attentive, unafraid to ask questions or bring up objective views that may relate to their own experiences. They also have to be self-motivated and understand that they may be asked to do things they are uncomfortable with or work with people that have varying points of view.
The key is to ensure they are always approaching every situation with an open mind and from a glass half full mentality. A successful student has to be able to manage distractions such as work, home and or extracurricular activities ensuring they have the ability to manage their own time effectively and efficiently. While it’s important to be a good listener it’s also important to challenge the instructor to clarify issues that you may not