• Communication- ability to effectively exchange information with stakeholders.
• Effective communication- understanding the message, the audience, and how it is perceived. This also includes circumstances surrounding the communication and adjusting for context.
• Non-verbal communication- Awareness of body language. Examples include facial expressions, gestures, and body language.
• Tone- Awareness of volume, projection, intonation, and word choice when speaking.

In this final of three sections, you will reflect upon your experiences in this microcredential.

Required Resources: If you are new to writing reflections, or this is your first microcredential, please visit one of the additional resources.

Additional Resources:

In this second of three sections, you will identify gaps in your adaptability/flexibility skills set and create an implementation plan to improve your skills.

Required Resources:

• Read: 25 Ways I Can Improve My Flexibility at Work

Additional (Optional) Resources:

In this first of three sections, you will be learning about important aspects of soft skills related to adaptability and flexibility

Required Resources:

• Read: Importance of Workplace Adaptability and Flexibility
• Watch: The Importance of Adaptability https://youtu.be/4dlq7HuUJtQ

Additional (Optional) Resources:

• Standard 7: Teachers assume responsibility for professional growth, performance, and involvement as an individual and as a member of a learning community.
  • Teachers take responsibility for engaging in continuous, purposeful professional development.
  • Teachers are agents of change who seek opportunities to positively impact teaching quality, school improvements and student achievement.

• Behavioral Competency #8: Global & Cultural Effectiveness
  • Key Behaviors:
    • Having a strong set of core values while adapting to particular conditions, situations, and people.
    • Maintaining openness to others’ ideas and making decisions based on experience, data, facts, and reasoned judgment.

• Adaptability- the ability to be flexible and open to change for learning and growth.
• Acceptance of criticism- being able to receive constructive criticism with an open mind.
• Emotional awareness- possess empathy and tools for conflict resolution.
• Flexibility- It is the ability to evaluate occurrences and adjust to the roles and tasks or the job being offered.
• Positivity- approaching challenging or complex situations with an optimistic attitud