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*Fast Track to Success (in one’s Career)
Lawrence AlvaCEO National Training Institute
Chartered Manager, CMI , UKMBA Educational Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Systems ManagementDiploma in Electrical Engineering
30 years in Education and Training
*Fast Track to Success (in one’s Career)
Let us list the Career Choices we have made
Have I made my Career Decision?
EngineeringMedicineScienceLanguagesBusinessFinanceHospitality
Teaching
School Teacher
Lecturer/Professor
Trainer/Instructor
Discipline Career
EngineeringMedicineScienceLanguagesBusinessFinanceHospitality
Sales
Marketing
Business Development
Corp Communication
Discipline Career
Teaching
EngineeringMedicineScienceLanguagesBusinessFinanceHospitality
Teaching
Sales
Operations
ManufacturingMaintenanceDesignProduction
Medical PracticeNursing Practice
AccountancyAudit
Discipline Career
EngineeringMedicineScienceLanguagesBusinessFinanceHospitality
Teaching
Sales
Operations
Management
Management
CareerDiscipli
ne
Discipline Career
Individual Aptitude
Personality Traits
Personal Characteristics
Social Styles of Behaviour
Personal comfort/fulfillment
Academic/Intellectual/Physical Capabilities
Personal Interests
Socio-economic factors
Individual
Discipline Career
Aptitude Tests Personality Types
Four Social Styles of BehaviourFour Adult Learning Styles
Individual
Adult Learning Cycle
How do we learn?
Any examples of learning that has taken place in our lives?
Reflective Observation
(RO)
Active Experimentation
(AE)
Abstract Conceptualization
(AC)
ConcreteExperience
(CE)
TRANSFORM EXPERIENCE
GR
AS
P
EX
PER
IEN
CE
Experiential Learning CycleExperience
Analyse
Conclude
Practise
Reflective Observation
(RO)
Active Experimentation
(AE)
Abstract Conceptualization
(AC)
ConcreteExperience
(CE)Reflective
Observation(RO)
Active Experimentation
(AE)
Abstract Conceptualization
(AC)
ConcreteExperience
(CE)
The continuum –Creation, acquisition & re-creation of knowledge
Next AcquisitionNext Acquisition
Reflective Observation
(RO)
Active Experimentation
(AE)
Abstract Conceptualization
(AC)
ConcreteExperience
(CE)
TRANSFORM EXPERIENCE
GR
AS
P
EX
PER
IEN
CE
Experiential Learning CycleFeel
Watch
Think
Do
Feeling
Watching
Thinking
Doing
Adult Learning – The Radar Chart
LEARNING STYLE TYPE GRID
AC - CE
AE – RO
Innovative Learner
Analytical Learner
Dynamic Learner
Common Sense
Learner
Concrete Experience
Abstract Conceptualizatio
n
Active Experimentatio
n
Reflective Observatio
n
Innovative Learner
Analytical LearnerCommon
Sense Learner
Dynamic Learner
(1)(4)
(3)
(2)
Learning Style CharacteristicsAccommodating
Puts ideas into action
Adapts well to changing circumstances
Intuitive; trial and error
Likes technical or practical fields
Diverging Imaginative Many perspectives Broad cultural
interests Specializes in the
arts and humanities Information seeking
Assimilating Ability to create
theoretical models Assimilates disparate
observations Inductive reasoning Likes abstract concepts
—basic science and math
Converging Practical application of
ideas Does well on
conventional tests Hypothetical-deductive
reasoning Engineering and
physical sciences
Suggested Disciplines
Accommodator
Management Education Nursing Marketing Government Human Resources
Diverger Psychology Social Work Public Policy Theatre Literature Design Journalism Media
Converger Medicine Computer Sciences Engineering Accounting Forestry Economics Environmental Science
Assimilator Educational
Research Mathematics Sociology Law Theology Biology Physical Sciences
(1)(4)
(3) (2)
Discipline Career
Aptitude Tests Personality Types
Four Social Styles of BehaviourFour Adult Learning Styles
Individual
AssertivenessDominance
The degree to which a person attempts to control situations or the thoughts and actions of others
ResponsivenessSociability
The readiness with which a person outwardly displays emotions or feelings and develops relationships
Communication Skills & Personal Development
Four Social Styles of Behaviour
DRIVER
EXPRESSIVE
ANALYTICAL
AMIABLE
High
Tell
Low
Ask
ASSERTIVE ASSERTIVE
RE
SPO
NS
IVE
RE
SPO
NS
IVE
Low Guarded
High Open
Amiable Expressive
Low assertivenessHigh responsiveness
High assertivenessHigh responsiveness
Support specialists Counselors
Social specialistsSocialisers
Analytical Driver
Low assertivenessLow responsiveness
High assertivenessLow responsiveness
Technical specialists Procedural
Control specialists Dominant
Discipline Career
EngineeringMedicineScienceLanguagesBusinessFinanceHospitality
Teaching
Sales
Operations
Management
Individual
*Fast Track to Success
Clarity on Career Decisions
Aptitude + Personality
Purpose
*Why does Aiesec Exist?
*What is the purpose of our organisation?
*As a team what are we trying to do?
Our Mission
To provide a platform for youth leadership
development
Our Mission
* global citizens,
* change the world,
* get experience and skills that matter
today
How?
Values
In achieving or living out our mission what principles or values
will we uphold?
OR
What are some of those factors that are important to us?
Values
* Activating Leadership
* Demonstrating Integrity
* Living Diversity
* Enjoying Participation
* Striving for Excellence
* Acting Sustainably
The future….
*Five to ten years down the line how do you want to see Aiesec
*What are some of your aspirations for Aiesec?
*What is your dream picture for Aiesec?
Vision
Peace and fulfillment of humankind's potential
To provide a platform for youth leadership development
Peace and fulfillment of humankind's potential
Activating Leadership, Demonstrating Integrity, Living Diversity, Enjoying Participation
Striving for Excellence, Acting Sustainably
What is my role??
What is my role?
*What is the purpose of my job role in this organisation?
*Why does Aiesec need a VP Business Development?
What skills are required to fulfill this role?
Please make a list of all the skills required to fulfill your role effectively
Technical Competence Personal Competence Business Competence
Technical Competence
Business Competence
Personal Competence