...“Life is not a spectator sport.” Throughout life we face many challenges and many barriers that will try to keep us from accomplishing what we want. There are multiple ways to address these challenges, and the solution to a problem is different for everybody. Jackie Robinson faced one of the toughest and most widespread barriers, the barrier of racism. He had to face racism whilst trying to achieve his life dream, which was to play on a Major League team. Robinson overcame his challenges through a set of nine values: citizenship, commitment, courage, determination, excellence, integrity, justice, persistence, and teamwork. These nine values have become something that anybody can live by and can use to overcome their own values. In my own life I...
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...Corporate well-being INTERMEDIATE 1 Warm-up How important do you think it is for a company to have a healthy workforce? 2 Vocabulary Match the following words to their correct definition: 1.|absenteeism|a.|a long walk for pleasure or exercise, usually in the countryside or mountains| 2.|well-being|b.|an organisation which provides money or help to people in need (e.g. ill or poor| |||people)| 3.|charity|c.|the state of feeling healthy and happy| 4.|temptation|d.|the substances that influence your health, which you take into your body as food| 5.|hike|e.|the way in which a person stands, sits or walks| 6.|eyestrain|f.|tired or painful eyes as a result of too much reading, looking at a computer| |||screen, etc.| 7.|nutrition|g.|wanting to have something that you know you should not have| 8.|posture|h.|when employees are not at work when they should be| 3 Reading Read the article `Corporate well-being' about the different health initiatives that the UK company i-to-i has experimented with. Answer the following questions: 1. Why is a healthy workforce good for business? 2. What happens on `Fruity Friday'? Is this initiative a complete success? Why/why not? 3. What did i-to-i give its staff as a reward? Why did they stop it? 4. Why did the firm cancel the Tai Chi classes? 5. What was the `Caledonian Challenge'? 6. Why was the 14-mile hike more popular than the Caledonian Challenge? 7. Which key areas does...
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...current curriculum in various subjects of the examination. Began a comprehensive| |review and summary sections. Online or in bookstores on the collection of knowledge are merely to report, and | |students discuss the focus of examination and further analysis difficult. Some packages such as the application | |of skills. | |Short-year (this year) | |The most important task is to test to IELTS 6 points, mainly through participation in Global IELTS training, to | |enhance speaking practice to further improve the speaking ability, as well as listening ability, in writing to | |accumulate more words, to increase their own words the amount of multi-back some good words good words, the most | |important is that with practice also focuses on reading practice and master skills to do the skills problem. | |Medium-year(next year) | | | |Next ascend junior, could face more difficult challenges and fierce competition. I need to constantly expand their | |knowledge, professional courses spend more time on the input, for each subject can...
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...School doesn’t work the either ways. Teachers make us study and improve, while we implement it. Teachers grade us on our basic skills as well as the way we study and improve. But what if the teacher is not capable enough to do so? We should get a chance to grade them too. Almost all schools doesn’t encourage this kind of grading, or maybe none does. According to me this type of grading should be taken into account. Teachers should be graded on their teaching skill, behaviour in class and the interaction level with the students. What if the teacher is very strict and over rules the children or a single child? The child has to remain quiet and keep on facing it, as he doesn’t have any right to oppose him or make him realise, that what he/she is doing is wrong. The grading of the teachers would help the school to understand the children’s problem. If the teacher is not making the students study up to the mark, they have no options other than implementing by self. This kind of problems arise in all the schools but no schools try to solve it or make a better way. If all the schools would help the students this way, the students would love learning as well as will like to interact with the teachers. All the grades given to the teachers should be taken into account and should be checked by the higher authorities. If this happen then all schools would have students who would be more then happy as the teachers will try to adjust according to them. But as this happens, the students should...
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...Abstract This is my professional development plan that reviews the standards in which I practice along with my areas of strength and weaknesses. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has developed standards of professional nursing practice for the nursing community to follow. Through the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, I have produced five year and ten year goals including an evaluation of those goals. Professional Development Plan Nurses must possess an understanding of the ethics of the nursing profession and the responsibilities imposed on the nurse’s professional practice. Nurses may, over time and because of a variety of reasons, lose sight of the professional conduct expected. There is a criteria of standards that the nursing professional is expected to follow. In the following context of my professional development plan, you will find the experiences I have had with such standards and what I feel are my strengths and weaknesses. I have created goals that I wish to seek for my nursing profession including my five and ten year time frames for such goals. Standards of Professional Practice Standard 7: Ethics The registered nurse practices ethically. This code is designed so that the nurse delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects healthcare consumer autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs. It is especially important that the nurse to takes appropriate action regarding instances of illegal...
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...I got my freshman year of college. I started my college career struggling a little bit and often wondered how I could raise my grades and improve my GPA until I was satisfied with the grades I would get. Coming to college I was finally on my own with no one to wake me up, make me do homework, or go to class. These all led to my GPA not being exactly where I wanted it to be along with a number of psychological factors that have all been introduced throughout lecture and the readings. The four different chapters I can relate this problem most too would have to be those on stress, personality, motivation and social psychology. Stress is one of the main leaders for college students and low GPA’s and I believe it had a lot to do with my original GPA from my freshman year. Living here on campus is extremely overwhelming at first for a freshman here at UMass Amherst. There are so many events that you can attend, RSOs that you can join, and other things in town and campus. It is also the first time moving away from home and that can lead to stress because no one is around to remind you about things that you may forget to do. The classes here at UMass were also extremely different from any classes I took at my high school. I was used to smaller classes of about 20-25 students that were all mostly my friends, now I was being thrown into a 400 person lecture with a bunch of strangers and just a professor throwing words at us. The amount of work in college is also way more than that of...
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...APPENDIX – A This questionnaire is divided into two sections, Section A and B. Try to answer the questions carefully, and thoughtfully. The first section asks for biographical details and the second section asks you the effects of newpapers to improve your english language. Please answer all the questions. If you are unsure about which response to give to a question, please choose/write the one that appears to be most appropriate. This can often be the answer that first comes to mind. Listen to each question carefully, and give/write the answer that appears to be most appropriate for you. Name Father's Name Mother's Name Address :_______________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________ Age Gender Educational Level School Name :______________________________________________________ Male Female :_______________________________________________________ :_______________________________________________________ APPENDIX – B 1. Do you read news paper? Yes No 2. Which English new paper you daily subscribed? The Hindu Times of India India Express The Chronicles Others(Specify)_______________ 3. From where you read newspaper? Home Library School Other(Specify)_______________ 4. For what purpose...
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...can possibly become. In this development what should be analyzed is what type of leader you are presently and what type of leader you want to someday become. By recognizing your strengths and weakness as a cadet you can improve upon them while you have time before you become an Air Force officer. It is essential that cadets strive to be successful leaders to continue the greatness of our Air Force. In order to better yourself as a leader you need a goal or ideal leader you want to model yourself after. My example of an ideal leader is Mohammed Ali, one of the greatest boxers ever to live. Mohammed Ali is a man of morals and the definition of a great leader. Early in his career in 1964, Ali converted his religion from Christianity to Islam; the same time changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad Ali (“The Official1”). Two years later after his conversion and name change, he got drafted into the military service even after he failed the draft aptitude test. Ali refused to serve because of his Muslim beliefs. In 1967 he was found guilty of refusing to be inducted into the military services (“The Official1”). Although after a few years he was cleared of the charges, the damage was already done. The boxing association had already taken away his World Heavy Weight title and suspended him from boxing for three and a half years. Ali gave up some of his prime boxing years to fight for social equity. Ali is a political figure who fought for what he believed in even when...
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...PART I. Think about a very stressful personal crisis or life event you experienced in the last year that you had some control over - the more recent and stressful the event, the better for this exercise. How did you handle this situation and your stress? Some of the ways people handle stressful experiences are listed below. Mark an "X" in the space preceding each one you used. 1. __X__ Tried to see a positive side to it. 2. __X__ Tried to step back from the situation and be more objective. 3. _____ Prayed for guidance or strength. 4. _____ Sometimes took it out on other people when I felt angry or depressed. 5. _____ Got busy with other things to keep my mind off the problem. 6. _____ Decided not to worry about it because everything would...
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...Vision Housefriend’s aims to provide customer with a wider selection of merchandise with great customer service and high product quality. Value * Quality * Excellent service * Qualified professionals * Health and safety standards * Strong Customer focus * Flexible service hours * Affordability * Imported houseware items 3. Operational Plan Operational Goal | Team goals | Progress | Goal | Focus | KPI | Reason/ barriers | Team | Goal | Deliverable | KPI | Time frame | | To be the major retailer in our sector across the city and state in three years | Expand the brand to provide more choice to customers | Doubling the number of stores around the greater city area from 8 to 16 | | Head office | | Source suitable locations, establish budgets, timelines and priorities, hire staff and open 8 stores in the next 3 years | Open 2 stores in the first year of operation. Source all 8 locations by the end of...
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...Organisation: Emirates Airline Skills needed for this job | Why is this skill necessary (use examples)? | Where/how did you find this out? | Do you have this skill? | How will you develop this skill? | Being physical fit | This skill is necessary because an airhostess I will need to be fit to do my job well. An airhostess need to be fit to be able to work on a plane and on their feet through their journey so they need to be able to work for long hours and be able to cope with been in the air.An airhostess needs to have energy to calm passengers down in case of emergencies. | http://blog.aviationjobsearch.com/blog/2012/07/advise-air-hostess-jobs-what-skills-do-i-need/ | I do think I have this skill. This is because I am free from any physical or mental illness which might lead to incapacity or inability to perform cabin crew duties. I do not have to depend alcohol or drugs. I have a good and healthier life style. I have normal vision without any glasses. I am physically fit because I go to the yoga classes to keep my balance and flexibility. | This skill could be developed by checking my BMI every week to have a better diet and by eating more front to digest properly. I could improve this skill by running in my space time. | Clear communication | This skill is necessary because Airhostess will be answering passengers questions which mean my voice will need to be clear in a formal speaking tone of voice, politely to passengers. This means an airhostess will need to be fluent...
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...Personal Development Planning For Postgraduate Research Students Postgraduate Personal Development Planning 1 INTRODUCTION Personal Development Planning (PDP) is a process already present in most PhD supervision and study practices. PDP is ‘a structured and supported process undertaken by an individual to reflect upon their own learning, performance and/or achievement and to plan for their personal, educational and career development’ (QAA 2001). This handbook provides guidelines for Postgraduate Research students at Queen’s on what PDP involves and to help you to get the most out of the process. Please note that there may be slight variations or specific requirements for you in your School or subject area. Key features of PDP: • PDP is an ongoing process, not a single document, nor is it carried out at a single point in time. • It provides you with the opportunity to plan, reflect on and record your progress, development and achievements. • PDP formalises good practice in working for and supervising a research degree. • PDP is a structured and supported process. The structure and support is provided by: - The Skills Analysis Questionnaire - The Postgraduate Skills Training Programme (PSTP) - Records of meetings with your supervisor(s) - Training plans - Formal reviews – 3 month, differentiation, and annual monitoring - Records and evidence of your achievement - Your evaluation and reflection of your progress, achievements and skills - Your research diary or log...
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...tinkering with pocket watches and simple farm equipment would lead a manufacturing revolution. Henry Ford did. Even from an early age Ford understood that he wanted to change the world. His dream was to design and build a “horseless carriage,” a dream that he accomplish in 1908 (Ford, 2008). However, not even Ford could have predicted the magnitude at which both his invention and his business strategies would have on the world. Henry Ford was born in the small town of Dearborn, Michigan on July 30, 1863. The town was better known as the Greenfield Township. Ford’s parents were both European immigrants. His father, William Ford, emigrated from Ireland and his mother, Mary Ford, though born in the United States had strong ties to Belgium. (Henry Ford, 2012) The Fords were a successful farming family and never had to worry about money. While Henry Ford knew at an early age that taking over the family farm would have been a safe and advantageous decision, his ambition kept him focused on other possibilities. (Ford, H 2008) Ford’s teenage years were instrumental in helping him develop is dream and his career. There were two important memories that Ford could recall that sparked his interest in motor vehicles and engineering. Around the age of twelve, the Ford’s were traveling to Detroit with family when they passed a “road engine” delivering farm machinery (Ford, H 2008). This was the first non-horse pulled vehicle Henry had ever seen. From that moment Henry knew he wanted to develop...
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...Questions 1. How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team? 2. What motivates you? 3. How long will it take for you to make a significant contribution to the company? 4. What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days? 5. If selected for this position, describe your strategy for the first 90 days. 6. What are the three most important traits of an excellent employee? 7. What skills do you bring to the company and how do they relate to the position? 8. Why are you looking for a job? 9. How would you describe your work style? 10. What would be your ideal working environment? 11. What do you look for in terms of culture -- entrepreneurial or structured? 12. Give examples of ideas you've had or implemented and how you went about sharing those. 13. What techniques, processes, and tools do you use to keep yourself organised? 14. If you had to choose one, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person? 15. Tell me about your proudest achievement. 16. Who was your favorite manager and why? 17. What do you think of your previous boss? 18. Was there a person or mentor in your career who really made a difference? 19. Why are you applying for a job that is below the status / pay of a previous job you’ve held? 20. What kind of personality do you work best with and why? 21. What are you most proud of? 22. What things do you like to do? 23. How do you deal with stress? 24. Would you rather be liked or feared? 25. What are your lifelong...
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...Public Speaking Made Fun: A Workbook Copyright 2011 1 Informative Speech – Topic Mapping Today I would like to talk to you about _____________________________________________. Topic By examining _______________________________ , ____________________________________ , A B _________________________ , and it is my hope that you will have a better understanding C of _______________________________________________________. Topic 2 Learning activity created by: Todd L. Wirth, Ph.D. 3 Circle the most appropriate advice that Speech Bear should dispense based on the context clues. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Advance preparation Positive thinking Practice, practice, practice Learn to use an extemporaneous style of speech Avoid chemicals as stress or anxiety relievers Use movement Seeing public speaking as a conversation, not as a performance Exercises for stress/anxiety relief 4 Circle the most appropriate advice that Speech Bear should...
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