Week 1: Personal Effectiveness

Question 1

Explain life skills

Answer 1

Life skills are defined as ‘a group of
psychosocial competencies and interpersonal skills that help people make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively.

Question 2

Knowledge is the theoretical paradigm, the _______ and
the ____. Skill is the ______ And desire is the motivation,
-________.

Answer 2

what to do and why
how to do
want to do

Question 3

In order to be personally effective at something we need to have?

Answer 3

Knowledge, skill and desire

Question 4

Points when assessing your strengths?

Answer 4

1. What advantages do you have
   that others don’t have (for
   example, skills, certifications,
   education, or connections)?
2. What do you do better than
   anyone else?
3. What personal resources can you
   access?
4. What do other people see as your
   strengths?
5. Which of your achievements are
   you most proud of?

Question 5

Points when assessing your weakness?

Answer 5

1. What tasks do you usually avoid
   because you don’t feel confident
   doing them?
2. What will the people around you
   see as your weaknesses?
3. Are you completely confident in
   your education and skills
   training? If not, where are you
   weakest?
4. What are your negative work
   habits
5. Do you have personality traits
   that hold you back?

Question 6

What is the full meaning of SMART

Answer 6

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound

Question 7

What are soft skills?

Answer 7

Soft skills are learnt abilities that can be
applied in a variety of job contexts.