REQUISITE LIFE SKILLS

1. REQUISITE LIFE SKILLS HACK-A-THON PRESENTATION FOR CELVEZ TEENS DELIVERED BY AUTARKEIA FACILITATOR

2. 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS • PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS • CREATIVITY • COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSOANAL SKILLS • LEADERSHIP • BEING PROACTIVE • RESILIENCE

3. 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS • PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS • Problem solving skills are about using a structured process to analyse tricky problems, consider logical solutions, and then evaluate the result. • This can be done : • alone or Independently • In collaboration with other people/ team members. • Five primary steps in problem-solving are: • Analysing the factors or causes contributing to the unwanted situation (use active listening, Fact finding, Data gathering) • Generating a set of alternative interventions to achieve your end goal (use creative thinking, Brainstorming) • Evaluating the best solutions (Analysis, team work, prioritising) • Implementing a plan (Collaboration, time management, Project management) • Assessing the effectiveness of your interventions (communication, customer feedback, surveys)

4. 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS • CREATIVITY • This is the ability to come up with inventive ideas that will help you complete a task or solve a problem in a new or interesting way . It’s often called ‘out of the box thinking’. • Analytical -Before thinking creatively about something, you first have to be able to understand it. • Open-Minded-Creativity involves thinking of things no one else has considered before , being genuine • Organization- while it might be messy creating your ideas, you still need a level of organisation to bring your vision together. • Examples of creative activities • Constructing a research model to test a hypothesis • Devising a computer program to automate a billing process • Writing a new software code to solve a problem • Brainstorming at an hack-a-thon event to formulate a plan on how to accomplish a project.

5. COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS • Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all life skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people, and to understand what is said to us. • Interpersonal skills involves a face to face communication • The Importance of Good Communication Skills: • Professionally, if you are applying for jobs or looking for a promotion with your current employer, you will almost certainly need to demonstrate good communication skills. • In your personal life, good communication skills can improve your personal relationships by helping you to understand others, and to be understood. • Types of communication skills:- • Listening skills-Active listening • Verbal & Physical Communication skills- Writing skills , presentation skills • Non-Verbal-this include body language, gestures, facial expressions, and even posture. • They set the tone of a conversation 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS

6. LEADERSHIP SKILLS • This is the ability to get the best out of a team of people as you collectively work to tackle a task, or reach an objective. • Top 10 leadership skills: • Communication-Must be able to articulate clearly e.g. story telling, active listening, explaining, presentation. • Motivation-Must be able to inspire team mates, workers to go extra mile e.g. Mentoring, thanking staff, settings effective goals. • Delegating-they try not to take too many tasks themselves e.g. team work, trust team members, prioritising tasks • Positivity-A positive attitude can go a long way within a group/team. E.eg respect, humour, friendliness, empathetic • Trustworthiness-Its important to demonstrate your integrity and this breeds respect. E.g. Ability to apologise, accountability, reliability, respectfulness, standing up for what is right. 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS

7. Creativity-leaders makes decisions and therefore need to think outside the box e.g. Foresight, open-mindedness, imaginative, listening to others’ ideas. • Feedback-Leaders should constantly look for opportunities to deliver useful information to team members about their performance but avoid micromanaging e.g. coaching, following up, listening to employees’ responses, being open to receiving feedback • Responsibility-A leader is responsible for both the successes and failures of his team. E.g. Transparency, reflectiveness, acknowledging mistakes • Commitment-It is important for leaders to follow through with what they agree to do. E.g. Determination, passion, keeping promises • Flexibility-Leaders need to be flexible, accepting whatever changes come their way . e.g. Adaptability, Negotiating , recognising individuals’ strengths and skills 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS

8. Leadership styles • Coercive, or commanding – ‘do as I say’ • Pace-setting – ‘do as I do, right now’ • Authoritative – ‘come with me’ • Affiliative – ‘people come first’ • Democratic – ‘what do you think?’ • Coaching – ‘try it and see’ • What sort of leader are you? • https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ls/index.php/325444 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS

9. 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS • BEING PROACTIVE • Being proactive means that you think ahead, take the initiative and make things happen, instead of always reacting to what happens around you • How to Be Proactive at Work: My 5 Step System • Predict- In order to be proactive, you must first develop foresight. Proactive people are rarely caught by surprise. Learn to anticipate problems and events. • Prevent- Proactive people foresee potential obstacles and exert their power to find ways to overcome them before those obstacles turn into concrete roadblocks. • Plan-Proactive people plan for the future. Avoid one-step, “here and now” thinking and instead, look ahead and anticipate long-term consequences. • Participate-Proactive people are not idle observers, they are active participants. In order to be proactive, you must get involved. You have to take initiative and be a part of the solution. • Perform-Being proactive means taking timely, effective action. You must be decisive and willing to do the work NOW. Procrastination is not an option.

10. 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS • RESILIENCE • This is the ability to cope with challenges or setbacks and turn them into positive, valuable learning experiences • Ways to build resilience at work or in a team: • Treat problems as a learning process. Develop the habit of using challenges as opportunities to acquire or master skills and build achievement. • Avoid making a drama out of a crisis. Stress and change are part of life. How we interpret and respond to events has a big impact of how stressful we find them. • Celebrate your successes. Take time at the end of each day to review what went well and congratulate yourself. • Develop realistic life goals for guidance and a sense of purpose. Do something each day to move towards them. Again, small is beautiful; one small step amid the chaos of a busy day will help. • Nurture a positive view of yourself. Developing confidence in your ability to solve problems and trusting your instincts helps to build resiliency.