There are many ways that you might choose to make your way through the unit. The suggested sessions (below) will help to structure your learning pathway through Developing Work Priorities unit. The sessions outlined below are a suggestion only - you may have another pathway that you prefer to take.

Session 1: Planning

By the end of this session you will:• watch a video clip related to time management• consider the advantages of planning• locate a number of examples of workplace planning documents•  Determine key performance indicators used for your department• Become familiar with policies and procedures in place in your

organization in regards to planning• Determine legislation, code and national standards relating to

your business and organisation

We've planned a video conference for this session.  We’ll chat about planning and the various planning documents that can be used in workplaces.Details of time and date are on the VOOC page of this blog.  

We've added a few self reflection questions below:

Why Plan?           What are the advantages of planning to you, the organisation, the family, the community, the industry that you work in?

Session 2: Paradigms

By the end of this session you will:• watch a range of video clips related to paradigms• conduct a personal SWOT analysis• understand your organizations values and priorites

We've planned a video conference for this session.  We’ll chat about your understanding of paradigms. Details of time and date are on the VOOC page of this blog.  

We've added a few self reflection questions below:What is your understanding of a paradigm?Why might the discussion of a paradigm be important as part of this unit?

Session 3: Role Models and Organisational Change

By the end of this session you will:•  consider the characteristics of role models• identify characteristics of role models that you will apply

yourself

We've planned a video conference for this session.  We’ll chat about the characteristics of role models. Details of time and date are on the VOOC page of this blog.  

We've added a few self reflection questions below:Who are role models for you?What is it that they do that makes them a role model in your eyes?Why is it important that we have consistent performance?Would you expect others to do something that you would not do yourself?

Session 4: Introducing the Seven Habits

By the end of this session you will:• watch a range of video clips related to Steven Covey’s Seven

Habits to Maximise Performance• read various webpages - and other sources -  relating to the seven

habits• consider the advantages of planning• learn tools that will enable you to plan and prioritise your

activities to achieve maximum performance

We've planned a video conference for this session.  We’ll chat about planning and the various planning documents that can be used in workplaces. Details of time and date are on the VOOC page of this blog.  

We've added a few self reflection questions below:Think about situations where you have been reactive when you could have been used a proactive approach to achieve a better outcome.What are some things you can do to take more control of your life?How do you priortise tasks in your workplace?How could you apply the “Win Win” philosophy to your advantage?

What are the advantages of being an active listener?Do you allow for creative compromise in the workplace or is your way the only way?How do you reenergize?

Session 5: Set and Meet Schedules

By the end of this session you will: 

•  explore a number of webpages – and other sources - related to schedules and time management

• Develop techniques to manage time effectively• Become aware of  tools (technological) that can be used

effectively to have manage your work priorities and commitments

We've planned a video conference for this session.  We’ll chat about the time management matrix and the various tools to help manage your schedule. Details of time and date are on the VOOC page of this blog.  

We've added a few self reflection questions below:How do you balance work and family demands?What technology have you used in your workplace? Have you used it effectively?

Session 6: Develop and Maintain Professional Competence

By the end of this session you will:• gather feedback on your performance• develop a performance development plan

We've planned a video conference for this session.  We’ll chat about tools to help manage your professional development. Details of time and date are on the VOOC page of this blog.  

We've added a few self reflection questions below:Why is professional development important?What’s changed to make it critical?So what is in it for you ?What makes you a competent person?What is competence?What skill gaps do you or the organization have?