1. CHAPTER 1 MAPPING YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
Concepts covered in chapter 1:
Developing self-management skills
Getting oriented to new settings
Getting a world-wise view of life
Developing a plan for success
Strengthening your study skills

2. Chapter 1 Key Terms careers consequences deadline destination
evaluating
feedback
global
observe
oriented
personal transition
policies
prioritizing
procedures
punctuality
quality
quantity
responsibility
roles
self-management
skills
strategies
world-wise view
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3. CAREERS A career is a person’s LIFE WORK!
Numerous options available for you
Many careers don’t yet exist but will be available to you by the time you graduate from post-secondary (after high school) training/educational experiences!
Narrow your options through learning NOW!

4. YOUR JOB RIGHT NOW Student / school
Most important JOB because it will likely determine your success in the future.
Being a student is likely a temporary position - JOB
Hopefully you become a LIFE-LONG LEARNER!!!!
A CAREER LEARNER is a much more marketable individual than one who stops learning as soon as formal schooling ends.

5. SECTION 1-1: Mapping Your Success N.O.W.
Using the letters N.O.W. (an acronym)
it is easy to remember three key points
that are important to planning your
future:
N – New skills
O – Orientation to new settings
W – World-wise view

6. Learning New Study Strategies and Study Skills
Using an acronym for something that you must remember may be helpful
Some common student related acronyms: FCHS, GPA, ECA, SAT, ACT
Franklin Central High School
Grade Point Average
End-of-Course Assessment
Scholastic Achievement Test
American College Testing

7. N.O.W.
The letters N-O-W can help you remember the key points that are important to planning your future:
N = New skills
O = Orientation to new settings
W = World-wise view
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8. N.O.W. N – New skills You are becoming more independent– making more
decisions for yourself makes it necessary to develop new skills while using self-management skills.

9. Independence is very important!
Becoming independent means you must be able to take care of yourself:
FINANCIALLY
EMOTIONALLY (and)
PHYSICALLY
WITHOUT THE HELP OF OTHERS!!!!

10. Developing SKILLS is very important!
Skills are abilities.
Being skilled means having the abilities to successfully complete tasks.
Being skilled also means having the knowledge of how to do tasks.

11. Self-Management is very important!
Taking good care of yourself.
To successfully manage yourself, you must understand the role of evaluations and then respond appropriately to the evaluations.
Use feedback – both formal and informal – to improve both the quality and quantity of your performance.

12. N.O.W.
O – Orientation
Knowing where you are in relation to everything else.
You will encounter many new situations in school, work, and the community.
Getting oriented to those new situations usually occurs with information provided in the form of policies and procedures.

13. Personal Transitions
Personal and professional growth result from recognizing and responding to personal transitions.
Knowing and understanding the purpose of policies and procedures is an important part of meeting the performance requirements that come with being a student or an employee.
It is also important to know and understand the consequences of NOT following policies and procedures.

14. N.O.W. W – World-Wise View Gaining an increased awareness of the world
and your place in it is
important. Through technology,
media, and telecommunications (e-
mail) the world is easily accessible
to everyone at any moment.

15. N.O.W. W – World-Wise View Having a world-wise view
includes understanding
changing technologies, growing
demands by people, and global
competition thus helping you
understand that you live in a very big world.

16. SECTION 1-2: Developing Skills in Self-Management
Self-management is critical to success.
Part of taking responsibility involves evaluating (judging) two factors:
The quality of your performance
The quantity of your performance
Evaluation should be viewed as a tool, rather than a punishment

17. SECTION 1-2: Understanding the Role of Evaluations
Evaluations are made everyday and should be viewed as helpful feedback
Formal feedback = written evaluation of work performance, graded papers, rubric scoring, etc.
Informal feedback = note on top of a paper such as “good job” or a co-worker saying “thank you”

18. SECTION 1-2: Understanding the Role of Evaluations
To successfully manage yourself, you must understand the role of evaluations and then respond appropriately to the evaluations.
Use feedback – both formal and informal – to improve both the quality and quantity of your performance.

19. Performance Evaluation Form
Developmental goals for next review period
1.___________________________________________________________ 2.___________________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________________ Signatures
Employee ___________________________________ Date __________ Employee Comments ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Supervisor/Manager ___________________________Date _________ Department Head ______________________________Date _________ Human Resources ______________________________Date _________
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20. Performance Evaluation Form
Name _________________________ Job Title __________________
Manager ______________________ Department _______________
Review Period From _______________ To _______________
Purpose of Review:   ___ Introductory ___ Annual Performance ___
Other _____________
Score the performance in each job factor below on a scale of 5 to 1, as follows:
5 = Outstanding: Consistently exceeds the job factor expectations and is recognized by peers and/or customers as a leader and positive example for others.
4 = Above Expectations: Consistently meets and occasionally exceeds the job factor expectations.
3 = Meets Expectations: Consistently meets the job factor expectations.
2 = Below Expectations: Occasionally fails to meet the job factor expectations.
1 = Needs Improvement: Consistently fails to meet the job factor expectations, and a job performance improvement plan is required.
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21. Performance Evaluation Form
Section 1 - Job Performance SCORE  
Enter up to five job knowledge and skill factors from the job description.   ______________________________________________________  ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________    ______________________________________________________ Quality of work _________________________________ _____ Quantity of work ________________________________ _____ Negotiable item ________________________________ _____
Total Score =         _____ Comments ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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22. Performance Evaluation Form
Section 2 - Personal Performance SCORE
Dependability _____
Attendance & Punctuality _____
Interpersonal Skills _____
Flexibility _____
Communication Skills _____
Teamwork _____
Customer Service _____
Negotiable Item ______________________________ _____
Total Score =       _____                                                                
Comments ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
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23. Performance Evaluation Form
Section 3 - Personal Improvement SCORE
Change environment support _____
Quality improvement support _____
Professional growth _____
Developmental goals accomplishment _____
Negotiable Item ______________________________ _____
Total Score = _____                                                                
Comments ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Points from Section 1 ____ + Section 2 ____ + Section 3 ____ =
____ Total
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24. SECTION 1-2: Responding Appropriately to Evaluations
Responding appropriately to evaluations is a critical part of the process of self-management.
A positive attitude toward evaluation is the most productive response.
Analyzing yourself, prior to someone else formally evaluating you, can lead to major self-improvement and better job performance!

25. QUIZ TIME! – Use this quiz to determine if you are skillfully managing yourself (this is self-analysis).
Who do you blame for what happens to you?
Who do you try to control?
Do you take credit for what you do right or do you dismiss it?
Do you admit when you make mistakes?
Do you learn from every mistake?
Do you think about the results of your actions before you act?

26. SECTION 1-2: Responding Appropriately to Evaluations
Use evaluations to improve your performance.
Have a positive attitude toward evaluations.
Evaluations will help you improve the way you work.
Evaluations will enable you to reach many of the goals in life you set for yourself.

27. SECTION 1-3: Getting Oriented
Personal transitions created by new situations will require orientation:
>learn policies and procedures
>recognize the consequences of your
choices
>be responsible for yourself

28. SECTION 1-3: Getting Oriented Learn the Policies and Procedures
At school observing policies and procedures benefits you personally but who also benefits?
In the workplace when employees follow policies and procedures who also benefits?
When citizens observe the laws of their community who also benefits?

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Sample Employee Handbook: SOME COMPANY Table of Contents
A. On-the-Job Policies
1. Attendance, Punctuality and Dependability
2. Drug and Alcohol Abuse
3. Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
4. Appearance and Conduct
5. Anti-Nepotism Policy (favoritism shown because of a family relationship)
6. Romantic or Sexual Relationships
7. Violence in the Workplace
8. Accidents and Emergencies
9. Open Door Policy
10. Internal Complaint Procedures
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30. Sample Employee Handbook: SOME COMPANY Table of Contents (cont.)
11. Solicitations, Distributions, and Use of Bulletin Boards
12. and Internet Policy
13. Employer Information and Property
14. Voice Mail Policy
15. Telephone Service Monitoring Practices
16. Use of Company Equipment and Computer Systems
17. Internal Investigations and Searches
18. Reference Checks
19. Smoking Policy
20. Tape Recording Policy
21. Tuition Reimbursement Policy
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31. Sample Employee Handbook: SOME COMPANY Table of Contents (cont.)
B. Leaving SOME COMPANY
1. Resignation
2. Dismissals
Immediate Dismissals Misconduct
Dismissals Other Than Immediate Termination
3. Post Resignation/Termination Procedures
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32. SECTION 1-3: Getting Oriented Recognize Consequences
What is the purpose of all of the policies and procedures at school?
In the community? In society? In the world?
Knowing and understanding the purpose of policies and procedures is an important part of meeting the requirements of being a student, an employee, or a citizen.

33. SECTION 1-3: Getting Oriented Recognize Consequences
Knowing and understanding the consequences of NOT following the policies and procedures (at school, at work, in the community, etc.) is also important!
What do you gain from following the requirements?
What do you lose by not following the requirements?

34. SECTION 1-3: Getting Oriented Recognize Consequences
Deadlines are part of an established policy or procedure. Do you meet deadlines or are you always late?
What is the term for ignoring deadlines or putting off work until a later time?
Ignoring policies and procedures causes classmates, co-workers, employers and customers alike to suffer the consequences.

35. SECTION 1-3: Getting Oriented ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
3 keys to Self-Management and Becoming Oriented to Your Surroundings
Know what is expected of you.
Change your behavior if necessary.
Meet the expectations or ask for help if you cannot meet them.

36. Keys to Self-Management
The three keys to self-management and becoming oriented to your surroundings include the following:
Know what is expected of you.
Meet those expectations or ask for help if you cannot meet them.
Change your behavior if necessary.

37. Self-Management Skills
At School
Attendance
Come to school every day
Punctuality
Be on time
Good attitude
Work cooperatively with others
Basic skills
Be able to read, write, talk, listen, and compute well
Problem solve
Be able to choose good solutions to resolve issues
Responsibility
Set goals and be organized
Honesty
Can be trusted
Leadership
Motivate others toward goals
On the Job
Attendance
Come to work every day
Punctuality
Be on time
Good attitude
Work cooperatively with others
Basic skills
Be able to read, write, talk, listen, and compute well
Problem solve
Be able to choose good solutions to resolve issues
Responsibility
Set goals and be organized
Honesty
Can be trusted
Leadership
Motivate others toward goals

38. Consider this
IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE, YOU WILL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN.

39. SECTION 1-4: Getting a World-Wise View of Life
Means that you gain an awareness of the world and your place in it.
Developments in technology have changed the world.
These changes have made the world instantly connected and inter-connected.
This increased contact has created GLOBAL COMPETITION.

40. SECTION 1-4: Getting a World-Wise View of Life
Global competition means people can be more demanding –
Often expecting prices to be lower
Often expecting quality to be better
Companies must change because of:
Developments in technology
Global competition
People’s demands

41. SECTION 1-4: Getting a World-Wise View of Life
Changes in companies means that workers have to change jobs and careers more often
Statistics show:
YOU are likely to change careers at least four times in your lifetime
YOU may change jobs as many as ten times in your lifetime

42. SECTION 1-5: Planning for Success
Success usually does not just happen – you must actively plan and work to achieve goals and success
Remember: Vision + Energy = Success
First decide what you want (the vision or the goal)
Next create a plan for getting it (the action or energy for reaching the goal)

43. SECTION 1-5: Planning for Success
Two strategies can be used to achieve success:
Develop a plan (goals)
Strengthen your study skills
Goals must be S.M.A.R.T. (pg 19): Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timed
Use planning tools – calendars, organizers and lists – to create effective plans.
High school students need to have a study plan to be successful in school.

44. SECTION 1-5: Planning for Success Develop a Plan
Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
Does it seem that you get overloaded at the last minute?
Do you often seem to fall behind?
Use four simple procedures to prevent such stress:
Use a planner (you have one)
Make a prioritized list
Stay ahead – as in – avoid procrastination
Stay healthy (including balancing your life with work and leisure activities)

45. SECTION 1-5: Planning for Success Strengthen Your Study Skills
Know HOW to study and develop a plan for studying.
Strengthen your study skills –
benefit now while you are in school
benefit your entire life as having good study skills will help you learn new things in the workplace too.
Form new study habits including these tips:
>Study on purpose – develop the
habit
>Start NOW

46. SECTION 1-5: Planning for Success Strengthen Your Study Skills
>Find the best time. When is yours?
>Commit to a plan and stick to it.
>Do not get distracted.
>Set the stage – have a healthy place to study with a desk, light and correct supplies
>Use a system such as the 3 R’s:
Read, React and Remember

47. Success YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE HABITS YOU ARE
FORMING TODAY!!!
YOU HAVE NEARLY UNLIMITED
OPPORTUNITIES IF YOU CAREFULLY
EXPLORE, PLAN, AND TAKE
RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR PRESENT
AND FUTURE CAREERS!

48. Mapping Your Path to Success
YOU ARE THE ONE
WHO IS MAPPING YOUR
PATH TO SUCCESS!
Chapter 1 Test
Tuesday, February 2nd!

49. Mapping Your Path to Success
THE CHOICES YOU ARE
MAKING TODAY WILL DETERMINE
YOUR SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE!
Chapter 1 Test
Tuesday, February 2nd!