Richelle Dagaraga Prof.

Jorge Saguinsin Factors Paper Self-Assessment Skills Questionnaire

Ecoman F08 August 12, 2010

Below is a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific skills. This is meant to be a reflective exercise to find areas for potential skill development.. 0 = No Ability 1 = Enough Ability To Get By With Help From Others 2 = Some Ability 3 = Strong Ability Communication The skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of knowledge and ideas. Speaking Effectively Writing Concisely Listening Attentively Providing Appropriate Feedback Negotiating Perceiving Nonverbal Messages Reporting Information Describing Feelings Editing Strategic Thinking & Planning The search for specific knowledge and the ability to conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting those needs. Forecasting, Predicting Creating Ideas Identifying Problems Imagining Alternatives Solving Problems Setting Goals Defining Needs Analyzing

Human Relations The use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, relating to and helping people. Developing Rapport Being Sensitive Listening Motivating Counselling Cooperating Delegating with Respect Asserting Leadership and Supervision The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. Initiating New Ideas Managing Groups Delegating Responsibility Coaching Promoting Change Decision Making With Others Managing Conflict Personal Effectiveness The day-to-day skills which assist in promoting effective production and work satisfaction.
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Handling Details Coordinating Tasks Accepting Criticism Managing Time Attending to Detail Meeting Goals Having a Customer Focus Accepting Responsibility Thinking Positively

Organizing Results: Skill Communication Strategic Thinking & Planning Human Relations Leadership and Supervision Personal Effectiveness Your Score 20 19 19 17 21 Highest Possible 27 24 24 21 33 Rating 75% 80% 80% 81% 64%

My Own Interpretation Based on the results above, I have a fairly good communication skills. Communication links people together. If I am to become an entrepreneur I should be good at it in order to properly communicate and express my ideas. I also got a high score on strategic thinking and planning. This is a very important skill for entrepreneurs since entrepreneurship is about and ideas combined wth strategy. I also have a high score in human relations. This is also an important skill of an entrepreneurs since every businesses deals with people be it your employee or your customers. Handling them correctly is a key to your success. My leadership and supervision skills is also high. If I were to become an entrepreneur I should be able to lead people and supervise the business. I may have a good business idea, I may have realized that idea into a tangible business but if I am not able to manage it properly then it will not last long. Finally I have a fairly low score in personal effetiveness. Personal effectiveness means making the most at all personal resources at my disposal - my personal talents, energy and time relative to what's most important to me. I think this is the most essential skill of an entrepreneur. Evething starts from myself. Form our class lecture, I should be able to conquer myself before I conquer the world. This is an area that I have to work hard on in order to be a successful entrepreneur.

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