The personal skills, attitudes, and behaviours that drive one’s potential for growth
You will be able to offer yourself greater possibilities for achievement when you can:
DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS
feel good about yourself and be confident
deal with people, problems, and situations with honesty, integrity, and personal ethics
recognize your own and other people’s good efforts
take care of your personal health
show interest, initiative, and effort
BE RESPONSIBLE
set goals and priorities balancing work and personal life
plan and manage time, money, and other resources to achieve goals
assess, weigh, and manage risk
be accountable for your actions and the actions of your group
be socially responsible and contribute to your community
BE ADAPTABLE
work independently or as part of a team
carry out multiple tasks or projects
be innovative and resourceful: identify and suggest alternative ways to achieve goals and get the job done
be open and respond constructively to change
learn from your mistakes and accept feedback
cope with uncertainty
LEARN CONTINUOUSLY
be willing to continuously learn and grow
assess personal strengths and areas for development
set your own learning goals
identify and access learning sources and opportunities
plan for and achieve your learning goals
WORK SAFELY
be aware of personal and group health and safety practices and procedures, and act in accordance with them
Source:
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