Skills you Need

Question 1

Decision Making

Answer 1

Intuition or Reasoning or a combination of them

Framework (RODIR PVR)

1. Listing Options (O)
2. Time scale & Responsibility (D & R )
3. Information Gathering (I)
4. Risks Involved (R)
5. Values (V)
6. Pros & Cons Analysis (P)
7. Reflect on your decision (R)

Barriers to Effective decision are following
(ICE)
1. Information (Not enough, too much)
2. Too many people involved in decision making
3. Vested Interests
4. Emotional Aspect (zero or one)

Question 2

Change Management

Answer 2

Change is the law of nature. Only thing that is constant in life is change.

Accepting the Things That You Can’t Change
Planning to Change the Things That You Can

Question 3

Continuous Professional Development

Answer 3

1. Identifying Your Needs
2. Planning and Carrying Out Development Activities
3. Reflecting on Your Learning
4. Applying Your Learning
5. Sharing Your Learning with Others

Question 4

Problem Solving Skills

Answer 4

Recognize the problem and deal it appropriately.

A lot of the work in problem solving involves understanding what the underlying issues of the problem really are - not the symptoms.

DDBD, IF

Problem Identification: (Goals & Barriers)
Structuring the Problem: Problem, sub-problem in depth
Looking for Possible Solutions: Brainstorming, Someone from other field & Questioning Assumptions
Making a Decision: Use RODIR, PVR model
Implementation:
Monitoring/Seeking Feedback:

Question 5

Organizing Skills

Answer 5

Effective Organizing 7 steps.

1. Be clear about what you need to do & When.
2. Plan your Day.
3. Decide what is important and what is urgent.
4. Break down and delegate tasks.
5. Don’t get frustrated by extra tasks.
6. Stay on top of things.