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Professional Development for

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 Rock the boat To do or say something that will upset people or cause problems
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Don’t rock the boat until the negotiations are finished.
 ASAP "ASAP" is an acronym for "as soon as possible.“ I need to finish these
reports. My boss needs them ASAP
 Ballpark number/figure A "ballpark number" is a very inexact estimate. I'm

not sure what a TV commercial costs, but to give you a ballpark figure I'd say
about one million dollars.
 Big picture Everything that is involved with a particular situation is called "the big
picture.“ Even though we all have very specific tasks to do, our manager
makes sure we don't lose sight of the big picture.
 Word of mouthSomething is given or done by people talking about something or

telling people about something Many local stores rely on word of mouth to get
new customers
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 Blue collar A "blue collar worker" is someone who works with his hands
(manufacturing, construction, maintenance, etc.). The opposite is a "white collar
worker." A white collar worker is someone who works in an office It's a blue
collar town with a lot of farmers and factory workers
 Call it a day To "call it a day" means to decide to stop working for the day.
Well, John, it's 7:00 and I'm getting hungry. How about we call it a day?
 Cave (or cave in) To "cave" or "cave in" means to give in or agree to something
that someone previously did not want to accept. The employees complained
about the change in policy, but the supervisor refused to cave in.
 Cut-throat "Cut-throat" is used to describe something that is very intense,

aggressive, and merciless. In business school, the competition was cut-throat.
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Points to ponder
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Signs of Maturity
 Small talk no longer excite you
 Sleep is better than a Friday night out
 You forgive more
 You become more open minded
 You respect differences
 You don’t force love
 You accept heartaches
 You don’t judge easily
 You sometimes prefer to be silent than to engage in a fight
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Group exercise
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Discuss following issues related to Sri Lanka and do a
group PowerPoint presentation
 Traffic congestion
 Poverty
 High dependency on imports
 Declining education standards
Presentation should discuss

 Issue background and probable solutions in point form.
 Max. 5 slides, font size 20, no copy paste from internet,

need to be creative
Money tips to help monthly earners plan their finances
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1. MAKE A BUDGET & START SAVING
 Budgeting is the simple exercise of reconciling your income with your expenses,
 After you have budgeted for 3-4 months, you will realize that your expenses can be sorted into
three categories: essential, optional and entertainment.
 Put away 10-20% of your salary every month before you start spending – create a standing order
2. YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS
Split your goals into three categories: short-, medium- and long-term goals.
3. AVOID DEBT TRAPS
 Understand the difference between needs, wants and greed.
 Make sure to pay the entire credit card bill every month
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If you take too many loans
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 The easy option of buying on credit can be your downfall if you
do not set limits.
 Taking additional loans while running loans for a car and a home
can strain your finances, making it difficult to invest or save.
 As a rule, do not spend more than 30-40% of your income on

loan repayments.
If you sign on as a guarantor for a loan
 When you are single and employed and have friends you can’t
refuse, you can be an easy target for a debt trap.
 If you sign on as a guarantor for a friend’s loan, understand that

if he cannot repay the loan, you will be asked to do so. The
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guarantee amount will show as outstanding liability against you.

Credit Card debt
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Recent study shows one in six Sri Lankan credit card
holders struggling repay
 Debt-ridden credit card owners paying very high interest

rate of 32 percent and hidden charges tend to default as
they are unable to even make the minimum payment
 This business operates predominantly on interest
 Status symbol in Sri Lanka
 Using two or three cards has become a fashion at present

and this trend has grown to unstoppable propositions with
the vigorous promotional campaigns
 100 billion credit card outstanding in Sri Lanka
 ‘you-need-to-pay-only-a-small-fee-monthly’ rule – which in

essence means your interest mounts and settling the full
payment is a huge problem
How to zUse Credit Cards to Your Advantage
 Pay your bill in full every month. ...
 Never pay your bill late. ...
 Log into your account. ...
 Use your credit card as a compliment to your

budget. ...
 Know your limits. ...
 Only use your card for the big stuff. ...
 Take advantage of all the rewards you can. ...

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 Choose cards with extra perks.

Successful Delegation
z Using the Power of Other People's Help
How to Delegate
 Start by specifying the outcome you desire to the

people you trust to deliver it.
 Establish controls, identify limits to the work and

provide sufficient support.
 Keep up to date with progress, and focus on results

rather than procedures.
 Finally, when the work is completed, give

recognition where it’s deserved.
Do you feel stressed and overloaded? If so, then you

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may need to brush up your delegation skills!

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To Whom Should You Delegate?

 The experience, knowledge and
skills of the individual as they
apply to the delegated task.
 The individual's preferred work
style.
 The current workload of this
person
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Emotional intelligence
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Capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's

emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships
cautiously and empathetically.
5 Key Skills in the Emotional Intelligence Framework
 Self-Awareness:
 Self-Regulation:
 Self-Motivation
 Empathy/Social Awareness
 Social Skills:
Mentoring team members
What doeszit mean to be a mentor?
 At its core, being a mentor is being a trusted advisor.
 It can mean a lot of different things, but it all boils down to

making yourself available to support and advise someone
when they need it.
 Delivering that support in a way that makes sense to

them, and always, always keeping that person's best
interests in mind.
What is a mentor's role in the workplace?
 Mentoring in the workplace is a two-way street that

benefits mentor and mentee.
 More importantly, for companies, it can help elevate the

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quality of work, increase productivity, shore up employee

retention and create a more positive work environment.
Tips for Coaching and Mentoring Employees
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 Build an Authentic Connection. A critical step to becoming a
great mentor is making your mentee feel comfortable. ...
 Recognize their Strengths. As a mentor, it is your job to help

your mentees reach their full potential. ...
 Earn Their Trust. ...
 Identify and Pursue Stretch Goals.
What are the benefits of mentoring to the mentee?
 Advice on developing strengths and overcoming weaknesses.
 Guidance on professional development and advancement.
 Increased visibility and recognition within the company.

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 The opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge

Lets wrap it up !!
• How to Conduct Yourself • Dining etiquette • Conflict Management Styles
on the Job- z • Cocktail Party Etiquette • Negotiation process
• Top Skills You Need to • Limiting beliefs • How to Bargain
Compete in Today's • Quick thinking & decision • Client confidentiality
Workplace making keeping corporate • Data Protection
• Social Media in the objectives in mind • How to conduct an effective
Workplace • How to handle difficult Interview
• Decision-Making clients • Business Idioms
• What Can Prevent • Negotiation Techniques • Signs of Maturity
Effective Decision- • Body language • Money tips to help monthly
Making? • Characteristics of a Good earners plan their finances
• A Systematic Approach for Leader • Credit Card debt
Making Decisions • Creative problem solving • Successful Delegation
• Personal Hygiene on the • Conflict Management • Emotional intelligence
Job Communicating within and • Mentoring team members
• Modern Etiquette: across teams • Tips for Coaching and
Grooming Mentoring Employees
• Grooming Tips
Activities and Exercises
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• Three truths and one lie about him / • Conflict management exercise-
herself Group
• How to Make Decisions- Profit and • Business plan to increase revenue
Loss Discussion by 30% in your organization- Group
• Quiz time • Negotiation – Group Exercise
• Spaghetti marshmallow challenge • Leadership Self-Assessment
• Quick public speaking / presentation Questionnaire
exercise • Group PowerPoint presentation
• How to change Basic English into • Issues related to Sri Lanka- Group
Business English PowerPoint Exercise
• Magazine cover - Objective: Visualize • Final Assessment
future success, motivate team
members and encourage them to
think big
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Professional Development for

 Ballpark number/figure A "ballpark number" is a very inexact estimate. I'm

 Word of mouthSomething is given or done by people talking about something or

 Cut-throat "Cut-throat" is used to describe something that is very intense,

 High dependency on imports

 Declining education standards

Presentation should discuss

 Max. 5 slides, font size 20, no copy paste from internet,

2. YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS

3. AVOID DEBT TRAPS

 Understand the difference between needs, wants and greed.

 As a rule, do not spend more than 30-40% of your income on

If you sign on as a guarantor for a loan

 If you sign on as a guarantor for a friend’s loan, understand that

guarantee amount will show as outstanding liability against you.

 Debt-ridden credit card owners paying very high interest

 This business operates predominantly on interest

 Status symbol in Sri Lanka

 Using two or three cards has become a fashion at present

 100 billion credit card outstanding in Sri Lanka

 ‘you-need-to-pay-only-a-small-fee-monthly’ rule – which in

 Pay your bill in full every month. ...

 Never pay your bill late. ...

 Log into your account. ...

 Use your credit card as a compliment to your

 Know your limits. ...

 Only use your card for the big stuff. ...

 Take advantage of all the rewards you can. ...

 Choose cards with extra perks.

 Start by specifying the outcome you desire to the

 Establish controls, identify limits to the work and

 Keep up to date with progress, and focus on results

 Finally, when the work is completed, give

Do you feel stressed and overloaded? If so, then you

may need to brush up your delegation skills!

To Whom Should You Delegate?

Capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's

5 Key Skills in the Emotional Intelligence Framework

 At its core, being a mentor is being a trusted advisor.

 It can mean a lot of different things, but it all boils down to

 Delivering that support in a way that makes sense to

What is a mentor's role in the workplace?

 Mentoring in the workplace is a two-way street that

 More importantly, for companies, it can help elevate the

quality of work, increase productivity, shore up employee

 Recognize their Strengths. As a mentor, it is your job to help

 Earn Their Trust. ...

 Identify and Pursue Stretch Goals.

What are the benefits of mentoring to the mentee?

 Advice on developing strengths and overcoming weaknesses.

 Guidance on professional development and advancement.

 Increased visibility and recognition within the company.

 The opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge

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