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What I Learned

The level of stress I am currently at is a healthy level. I know reasons to seek help if I am struggling and signs that I need to spend more time caring for myself.

Include everyone in decision making

I've learned that including everyone in the decision making can be very important but challenging at the same time. Having so many different opinions is difficult to navigate and trying to make everyone happy can be a challenge but as a manager these are things that need to be addressed.

Best Practices

Do everything you can to help both your boss and your company, while at the same time not overrunning or offendingyour boss

get organized

I plan to use some of the organization skills taught in the course. 

Periodic affirmations

Although these ideas may seem simple, they require constant reminders and periodic reinforcement, as daily work practices can sometimes lead us slightly astray. Therefore, they are all important when managing any team

Know Yourself

I learned how to make sure I "walk the walk"

Self

I have found way to communicate better int he office with management and coworkers that best fits our office. I feel if I need to speak with my manger I know when a good time is to do so and etc. 

self

I have learned I need to better manage my stress. 

Self

I have found way to communicate better int he office with management and coworkers that best fits our office. I feel if I need to speak with my manger I know when a good time is to do so and etc. 

Push Forward

Every day comes with new issues, and more stress. Let's not worry about yesterdays' stress, manage today. Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. Seek advice from a fellow instructor or a friend. Take each situation slow and think clearly. Make small steps towards your goal, and you will prevail. We can beat the stress together. 

Time for change

I am ready to have healthy boundaries

Simple, not easy

These are basic practices for any leader, whether leading from above or below. Simple, not easy

Beating Burnout: What I Learned from a Short but Powerful

I completed the handling stress and preventing burnout and learned focusing on what I can control, taking mental breaks and setting boundaries are key strategies for reducing stress and preventing burnout

Management

How to be an effective manager

Leading by example

Employees see and hear more than you think. As a leader you need to lead by example. You need to show your team that doing the right thing, is the right thing. Regardless of your outcome, always make ethical choices. 

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM

Ethical behavior needs lots of attention and consistency. It is very easy for me to lie back after a few times of good behavior, like getting to work on time. I think I need to go back and reinforce these issues by reviewing educational programs or videos like this one. Another thing that came to my attention was the fact that if something is hard to explain, it may be avoided. It never crossed my mind. 

Action Plans, and Lessons Learned

i now understand the importance of active listening, managing difficult conversation and maintaining a positive attitude

Reflection

i have learned how to handle client inquires with patience, empathy, and clarity, enuring that their needs are met efficiently.

 

Reflection and Action Plan

Throughout this course, i have gained valuable insights into effective client communication, problem-solving, and professional etiquette.

ethical

This tutorial showed my needed improvement and where I am strong.