Crystal Burrs, Rebecca Barry, Claudia Crawford

Soft Skills QQ
1- What are Soft Skills?
Soft skills are general general skills that are needed in life and in many careers.
2- What soft skills do employers value more?
The four most wanted soft skills by employers are Professionalism and work ethic, Oral and
written communication, teamwork and collaboration and critical thinking and problem- solving.
Our Questions:
1-Why else are soft skills important?
They are important when students are trying to get their first job after graduation.
2-What else do soft skills help with?
They help with being successful in any career field.

Professionalism QQ
1-What does professionalism mean?
Professionalism means or refers to behaviors in the workplace that communicate you are
committed to achieving goals, responsible, hardworking, honest, respectful, mindful of
boundaries and a team player.
2- What are some behaviors that demonstrates professionalism?
Some behaviors of people who demonstrate professionalism are polite, respectful, courteous to
others, committed, responsible, hardworking, honest, and a team player.
Our Questions:
1-What is important to professionals?
Professionals care about the mission to the company and the goals they are trying to achieve.
2-what is a good quality of a professional?
Professionals are mindful of boundaries and are able to determine which actions or behaviors
are appropriate in which situations.

Time and Project management QQ

1- Why is it a good idea to track how you spend your time?
It is a good idea to track your time so you can see what you are spending time on and see what
you can improve on and change the way you are using some of the time so you can be more
productive.
2- What are time traps?
Time traps are an activity or activities that take up a lot of your time and typically are
unproductive in nature.
Our Questions:
1-successful students do what?
Successful students spend less time on activities that are considered time traps
2-Time management goes hand in hand with what?
It goes hand in hand with success.
Work School-Life Balance QQ
1- Based on the research, what are the pros and cons associated with working while attending
college?
Some cons of working while being in college are not studying a lot for your classes, poor
concentration, less sleep, and an increase in absence in school. Some pros include studying
more and harder, having a better performance, and were financially better off
2- What strategies can you use to have good work-school-life balance?
It helps to make a list of your primary responsibilities to see if it’s something you still need to
keep on your plate.
Our Questions:
1-What are a good amount of hours to work a week, while attending school?
10-20 hours a week is a good amount for a student.
2-Does balance mean I’ll spend the same amount of time on everything?
No, the amount of time spent on different activities will vary, due to the complexity of a student's
life.

Meeting deadlines QQ
1- Why are to-do lists helpful?
They can help you see the big picture of what you need to accomplish.
2- What should be the most important factor you consider when prioritizing tasks?
The tasks that can help you achieve your goals.
3- What is one of the best ways to combat procrastination?
Break down large assignments into smaller tasks that appear more doable.
Our questions:
1-What is a good way to make sure your on track to meet deadlines:
Make a schedule and plan things out.
2-How do I handle unplanned tasks?
Working ahead is a great way to compensate for anything that may catch you by surprise.

Multitasking QQ
1- What are the two types of multitasking?
Task-switching(switching between tasks) and Dual-tasking(simultaneously doing tasks).
2- Does multitasking work?
It is doable but it will take a lot longer and can lead to extra stress.
3- What are the academic consequences of multitasking during class?
Learning opportunities were lost and it's a distraction to others around you.
Our Questions:
1-What is one single task strategy?
Give your full attention to the current task.
2-What is single tasking?
Single tasking is giving your full attention to one task at a time.
Communication and conflict management QQ
1- What is active listening?
Active listening is giving someone your undivided attention.
2- What role does nonverbal communication play in communicating messages?
Most of what we communicate is through body language, facial expressions and tone.
3- What are the five different styles associated with managing conflicts?
Integrating style ( all parties share their ideas to solve problems and the best one or a combined
solution is used.
Obliging style ( Defer to the other party and agree to their solution.
Dominating style (Focused on one parties point of view and disregards others opinions
Avoiding style (Avoid conflict and likely to state ideas in a group
Compromising style (All parties are involved in sharing and coming up with one single best
solution.
Our Questions:
1- What is the first step in solving a conflict?
To clearly define the problem or source of the problem.
2-What’s an important communication skill?
Being able to clearly articulate your ideas and concerns.

Emotional Intelligence QQ
1- What is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is perceiving, understanding, and managing your own emotions of others.
2- Can emotional intelligence be learned?
Yes, emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened.
Our Questions:
1- What are the 5 ways to improve your emotional intelligence?
The 5 ways to improve your emotional intelligence include: increase the awareness of your
emotional reactions and how you experience different emotions, practice good stress
management on a daily basis, notice the emotional reactions of others, engage in behaviors that
have a positive impact on the mood, and meet with a counselor or psychologist.
2- What does being emotional intelligent also involve?
Being emotional intelligence also involves managing the emotions of others.

Teamwork and Collaboration QQ

1- What is the 5R approach to group work?
The 5 are approach to group work is established rapport, determine rules, determine roles, get
ready to work and support one another, and remember to evaluate.
2- What are some examples of group rules?
Some examples of group rules include attending all group meetings, come prepared to the
meetings, respond to emails, texts and other ways of communication, and finally respect one
another at all times.
3- What are some examples of group roles?
Some examples of group roles include the group leader, the note taker, the visual aid leader,
questioner, and the rehearsal director/timer.
Our Questions:
1- What are some examples of challenging questions to ask each other.
Some examples include: What would be another example of this concept?, Why do you think
that is the case?, How does this relate to ...?, What data support or contradict this ides?, and
What are other possible explanations?
2- What develop teamwork and collaboration skills, what is important?
It is important to approach group work productivity to develop teamwork and collaboration skills.

Leadership QQ
1- Is leadership an innate or is it learned?
Leadership can be learned. Many skills associated with leadership can be easily learned by
people.
2- What are the characteristics of a transformational leader?
The characteristics of a transformational leader are charismatic, inspiring and motivated,
intellectually stimulating and respectful of individual differences.
Our Questions:
1- What are three strategies to minimize the impact of stereotype threat on performance?
Three strategies to minimize the impact of stereotypes is environmental strategies, role models
and peer groups, and attribution training.
2- Developing cultural competence often involve what three things?
Developing cultural competence often involve: learning about various cultures and populations,
becoming more aware of your own beliefs and attitudes and how these beliefs impact you and
others, and developing skills to efficiently work with others who may be very different from you.