Hard as it is to believe, the fall semester for my school begins seven weeks from today. I've already been working on my syllabi for two of my classes. I am also thinking about my advising responsibilities for my SHRM student chapter. Many of my HR colleagues have commented to me that the students they meet and interview have a good understanding of the HR basics and knowledge base. However, they are lacking in those "soft" skills that would help them in the workplace. One of the ideas I thought I would bring to the students is to have the chapter focus on a year-long program on these "soft" skills. Programs would include:
- Developing critical thinking skills
- Developing time management skills
- Developing a responsible work ethic
- Communicating effectively
- Using mathematics effectively
- Working cooperatively
- Respecting diversity
- Integrating technology
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they should all bartend. incorporates all the "soft" skills you mention.
by carlspacklercbs on July 13, 2009 at 7:04 PM. #
Math is lost on undergraduates. (Or am I just talking about myself?)
by Laurie on July 14, 2009 at 9:19 PM. #
@Carl - I'll make that recommendation,though Green Bay is not a big drinking town, like Boston is not a big college town.
@Laurie - very true. we have more incoming freshman needing remedial math than ever before. They had to add two additional sections for the fall.
by akaBruno on July 14, 2009 at 9:25 PM. #