Are You a Square Peg in a Round Hole?

Are You a Square Peg in a Round Hole?: Exploring Options and Finding a Fit in a Changing Workworld

Code: CDV359

CEUs: 0.60

Bring this program to your organization. It can be customized to meet your specific needs. Call 480-967-7544 for details or e-mail Katrina.

Do you prefer to plan the work of others or be the one to carry out the task? Do you like working independently or would you rather be part of a team effort? A mismatch between your preferred workstyle and your actual work is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole and can cause stress and frustration for you and your organization. A mismatch can even mean career derailment and job loss if not adjusted in time.

Length: One 8-hour session

Who should attend: Anyone interested in greater job and career satisfaction.

Instructor: Harper-Rispoli

Learning Outcomes:

Identify your preferred workstyle
Identify the required style of your current position
Assess the match/mismatch between your preferred workstyle and that required of your current position
Develop strategies for increasing the fit between your workstyle and your work
Identify potential career opportunities that are a match for your style

Program Outline:

I. Your Workstyle Preference
A. What is your preferred workstyle?
B. What is your actual workstyle?

II. Interpreting Workstyles
        A. Task/Worker
        B. Coordinating/Supervisor
        C. Organization/Management

III. Identifying Congruency vs. Discrepancy
A. How great is the fit/misfit?
B. Organizational vs. individual stress: Who's getting it?

IV. Developing Strategies for Career Enhancement
        A. Job enrichment
        B. Career alignment
        C. Future career direction