
Personal Development for Life and Work
South Western Educational Publishing
10th Edition
Published on 10. February 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-538-45023-2 (ISBN)
Description
You'll need more than just a great college grade point average to succeed in the workforce. Soft skills, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic are all necessary to achieve success in both all areas of life. Personal Development for Life and Work is designed to help you discover your potential and prepare for successful employment.
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Mason
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
848 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-538-45023-2 (9780538450232)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
L. Ann Masters is Administrator of Curriculum/Instruction in the Nebraska Department of Education. Her extensive teaching experience includes nearly 30 years in business and career education. She has taught a wide variety of communications, human relations, and business courses at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. Her administative experience inlcudes positions as Director of Business Education in the Nebraska Department of Education and Member of the National Board of Directors for Future Business Leaders of America. She has published texts in business communication, business English, and human relations and is a frequent conference participant and speaker for state and national career and technical education and business education associations.
Content
PART 1: IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU. 1. Self-Esteem. 2. Self-Development. 3. Attitude. 4. Image. PART 2: IT'S ALL ABOUT COMMUNICATING. 5. Communication Essentials. 6. Getting Your Message Across. 7. Communicating with Coworkers and Supervisors. 8. Managing Conflict. 9. Meeting Essentials. PART 3: IT'S ALL ABOUT WORKING WITH OTHERS. 10. Applying Critical Work Skills. 11. Developing Customer Focus. 12. Valuing Diversity. 13. Acting Ethically. PART 4: IT'S ALL ABOUT WORKPLACE SUCCESS. 14. Developing Leadership and Managing Change. 15. Getting the Job. 16. Taking Charge of Your Career. Endnotes. Glossary. Index.