15 BE AN EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE Continued from previous page Opportunities are those realities that conversely would make you more productive, efficient, effective, desirable, sociable, amiable – someone who would be thought of as highly, respected and as such be sought out in after-work and in social settings. The Challenges are those issues that at first appear to be obstacles. Clearing obstacles is not only part of a successful life at work but success in life. Challenges are often created by shortages, absence of resources or the attitudes and actions of other people over which we have no direct control. Remember that Challenges like Opportunities are not of your own making and are outside your direct control. We have set the context and given you the method, now let us give you some suggested key questions for the process. SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR YOUR STRENGTHS 1. What makes me special in my workplace – BSACK? 2. What makes me special to my community - BSACK? 3. What talents or skills I seem to have been born with that set me apart from others? 4. What behaviours, habits or patterns I have that make others want to follow me as leader? 5. What makes me a good team player at work? SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR YOUR WEAKNESSES What in the context of my work responsibilities do I do poorly — i.e. Skills, Habits, Behaviour? What are the qualification gaps I have for my current job? What skills gaps do I have for my current job? In what ways could my attitude and habits be holding me back at work? In what ways is my attitude holding me back in life? SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR YOUR OPPORTUNITIES What professional opportunities could open up for me in the next year? What can I do to make myself more respected and admired at work? What can I do to make myself more respected and admired in my community? How can I align myself better with opportunities for self-development that could arise away from work? What emerging trends can I positively align myself with professionally? SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR YOUR CHALLENGES What are my biggest challenges or obstacles to reaching my goals at work? What are my biggest challenges or obstacles to reaching my goals in life? What can I do of my own accord to minimise the potential negative effects of the major challenges at work? What can I do of my own accord to minimise the potential negative effects of the major challenges in my life? How can I make myself more aware of possible emerging challenges? It is import to remember that these are only questions to guide you, not to restrict you. It is your SWOC. We suggest that you use questions that will work best for you but try to be consistent over time. When you use markedly different questions then the next time you do the analysis it will be difficult to appreciate changes especially any improvements you might have made. You must bear in mind that even with the suggested questions you might struggle to get more than two Continues on next page
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