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CCOG for MSD 188B Spring 2024

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Course Number:
MSD 188B
Course Title:
Self Management for Success
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

We can't manage others effectively until we learn to manage ourselves. This course helps you identify your roadblocks to success--including the "too much to do, too little time" syndrome, excessive stress, unclear goals, and unproductive work patterns--and provides strategies to change these habits. You will gain a new sense of enthusiasm as you redirect your energy and take a new approach to your work. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

  • Be able to write an action plan on self assessment including finances, health, relationships and career

  • Describe your formula for success including values and goals

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Participants must be able to demonstrate learned skills through an outside project

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

  • Learn to identify goals

  • Learn skills to balance your life including finance, health, relationships and career

CONCEPTS, THEMES & ISSUES:

General Concepts

  • By identifying the areas which need strengthening in your life, then taking action, you will have increased your chances that lead to a greater state of balance in your life

Themes

  • Learn the benefits of exercise

  • Learn the difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness

Issues

  • Learn tools and skills to keep self management effective for positive results