Fountain of Life Parish Redeemed Christian Church of God

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3. 2 There is an increasing need for individuals to take charge of the development of their own learning and careers for a variety of reasons:- There is increasing rate of change of our organizations and in the knowledge and skills we need to perform our jobs- Career ladders are rapidly shrinking or disappearing as reorganizations lead to flatter structures - There is an ever-increasing need for us to keep learning to keep up with the rapid growth in knowledge and the rate of change of our workplace.- And, involvement in one's own development fosters greater commitment to the process than other-directed activities.

4. 3 Organizations doesn�t really accomplish anything. Plans don�t accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don�t matter much. Endeavours succeed or fail because of the people involved.These days, organizations accomplish great feats by attracting and retaining best people.Career development is now the primary responsibility of individuals in organizations. You are the reason !!!

5. 4 Work HabitsDiligence & Hard work When your hands are folded so your destiny will be folded Your work first then the blessing. God has only promised to bless the works of your hand Success can not be inherited, it must be consciously earned Living without working is dying without knowing Don�t mistake going to work or wearing of tie for working That you have a farmland doesn't entitle you to a harvest

6. 5 Work HabitsDiligence & Hard work (Cont�d) Laziness do travel so slowly that poverty soon overtakes it You don�t ever own your own until you are diligent in another man�s field Be committed to what you are doing Be excited with what you are doing

7. 6 Work HabitsCommitment to Service Service is adding value to life. It is one of the principal factors that guarantees success in life Every man that has ever succeeded in life has one major hidden motive: - They want to add something to living - They want to solve a particular problem Thomas Edison experimented 2,999 times before he successfully invented light bulb.

8. 7 Work HabitsCommitment to Service (Cont�d) You will soon be tired if you are reward driven. Be input motivated If you will be service driven, success will be guaranteed Until an man is disposed to serving the needs of others, he/she is not qualified for outstanding success Locate needs within your Company, environment, and commit yourself into fulfilling them Be your best wherever you are, and you are on your way to where you are going

9. 8 Pursuit by Quality Character Futures are determined by natures Natures determines end-ups Any tree that has no good fruits has no future As the nature of a tree determines its future so does a man�s habits/character determines his/her future Character is the foundation on which great destinies and great futures are built Character is not a gift, it is a choice. It leaves the individual with a personal responsibility to cultivate it

10. 9 Pursuit by Quality Character (Cont�d) 3 Destiny Constructs: Gifts and Habits: - Being gifted without Character amounts to no value Nature and efforts (Nature is far superior to efforts): - A chimpanzee though looks like man can never qualify for local govt election Qualifications and Character: - Has all the papers but does not have the nature that the job requires - Quality papers must be backed up by quality Character

11. 10 Pursuit by Quality Character (Cont�d) Why Quality Character At the root of every crashed destiny is character disease When character disease is not treated on time, it normally lead to character failures Quality Character is therefore the surety of great destinies

12. 11 Pursuit by Quality Character (Cont�d) Consequences of Bad Character Character Assessment Problems Loss of Opportunities Crisis and Stranded life Bitter future Regrets Crashed destinies

13. 12 Pursuit by Quality Character (Cont�d) Constituents Of Quality Character Attitude to life - Life is a gift. It is a privilege. It is about contribution, about relevance, about giving Attitude to work - Work is not a cause. It is work that determines worth. How you do it today determines tomorrow

14. 13 Pursuit by Quality Character (Cont�d) Pillars of destiny Honesty, Patience, Gentleness, Meekness. Kindness and Compassion Proper use of Position, Resources, and Opportunities (Don�t get power drunk) Integrity, Satisfaction and Accountability Humility, Moral soundness Self respect ( Earn the respect of others) Honouring promises

15. 14 Pursuit by Quality Character (Cont�d) Constituents Of Questionable Character Crookedness Stealing Wickedness Untruthfulness Laziness Not trustworthy Self Centeredness, Greed, avarice Not been able to keep promises

16. 15 Bear in mind that: Your future requires certain life supports: Your Character is far superior to your Qualification, gifts and endowments Life without Character is life without a future Life without Integrity is full of regrets Spend time to build the type of nature that will build the type of future you desire. If you are going for a great future: Mind your nature Mind your Habits Mind your Character

17. 16 Working Session on Character What are my character traits that I can refer to as strength What should I do to build on this What are my current character traits that I need to work on so that it does not destroy my future What should I stop doing and what action steps should I take immediately to deal with the character traits identified above

18. 17 Pursuit by Maintaining Focus There is enough in your assignment to guarantee any level of attainment. The earlier you identify with your cause in life, the greater speed you gain in your pursuit Let your eyes be single so that you don�t dissipate resources and time unnecessarily You are a man on a mission. Be proud of your calling

19. 18 Managing Vital Work Relationships For your Boss Discover everything about his preferred style of management Adopt a Strategy of differential helpfulness: - Make sure he has your yearly agreed performance plan - Make sure he gets his reports on time - Go see him only when there is something interesting to read, discuss, sign, or communicate - Help pick dropped stitches in his work

20. 19 - Build regular meetings with him into problem solving sessions. Let him know what you propose to do If there is disagreement , look for an area of agreement rather than contradictions. Offer alternative proposal but if he still objects , have a good sense to give in Always learn to say sorry when you are wrong Use his criticisms to your advantage Develop the ability to take initiatives on his behalf

21. 20 Managing Vital Work Relationships (Con�d) For Peers and Subordinate Build goodwill, Strong personality & good interpersonal relationship Be a good team player and assist peers as much as you can Seek advancements through high performance rather than by pulling others down Become a veritable source of information that can be accessed & don�t carry damaging rumors

22. 21 Managing Vital Work Relationships (Con�d) For Peers and Subordinate Consciously promote and protect the legitimate interests and ambition of all that work around you Have a good sense of humor, Be people and task oriented, Be a dependable person Consciously promote and protect the legitimate interests and ambition of all that work around you Have a good sense of humor, Be people and task oriented, Be a dependable person

23. 22 Managing Vital Work Relationships (Con�d) Vital networks to keep alive Internal networks - Boss, Colleagues, Subordinates - Learn how to ride successfully on several willing horses (i.e the shoulders of other key people) External Networks - Professional Associations - External mentors, friend and relations - Former Boss�s, colleagues and subordinates - Government regulatory authorities

24. 23 Handling Career Crisis Situation There is always light at the end of every tunnel Spend quality time to research the root cause of the crisis. (Internal / External) Spend quality time to research on which of your potentials you can exploit immediately Come up with possible alternatives Locate books and materials written on how to manage career turnaround You may speak to your mentors, and proven counselors about your situation

25. 24 Handling Career Crisis Situation (Cont�d) Speak to your alumni members Check the websites of good Companies and recruiting agencies. Visit recruitment agency offices Don�t forget your career networks. Lecturing & Teaching in your profession Association could provide an immediate solution Explore the possibility of becoming an entrepreneur Choose & implement the most feasible alternative

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