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Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.This comprehensive lesson explores what it truly means to be a professional in today's dynamic and diverse workplaces. We'll examine how global events like the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped our perceptions of what it means to be professional, dive into the core attributes that define professionalism, and understand why they matter now more than ever. We establish the specific characteristics professionals exhibit and provide actionable strategies to help you integrate these principles into your daily work. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just beginning your professional journey, this guide offers a wealth of insights tailored to enhance and refine your professional approach. Join us to navigate the evolving landscape of professionalism armed with impactful knowledge of best practices.Further info:Download the Transcript for this EpisodeDownload the Key Points InfographicReading List[Article] Redefining Professionalism in the Workplace Madeline Miles, BetterUp[Article] Key Attributes of Professionalism in the Workplace Indeed Editorial Team[Article] A Guide to Professionalism in the Workplace Glassdoor[Article] Professionalism: Meeting the Standards that Matter MindTools[Article] Hilarious moment priest in Italy streams mass with live filters on London Evening Standard[Article] Professionalism in the Workplace: A Leader's Guide Madeline Miles, BetterUp[Article] What Does Professionalism Look Like? Gretchen Gavett[Video] Welcome, Professionals - LinkedIn YouTube[Article] The Effect of Employee Competency and Organizational Culture on Employees’ Perceived Stress for Better Workplace - PMC Jina Kim and Hye-Sun Jung[Research] A Winning Approach to Employee Success Harvard Business Review Analytic Services 

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.In this track, we’ll discuss cultural awareness, and discover how being culturally aware enables us to communicate with people more effectively, as well as to respond to and interact with the cultures of others.Further info:Download the Transcript for this EpisodeDownload the Key Points InfographicReading List[Video] Cultural Awareness in Globalized World, Ralph Strozza. [Article] Overcoming language barriers, Culturosity.[Article] Religious acceptance, Aspiring to Include.[Statistics] Religious statistics, Word Population Review. [Article] What Are Values?, Ethics Sage. [Article] Nine Cultural Value Differences You Need to Know, Include, Empower.

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.This lesson will help you master the art of tackling challenges with finesse. With real-life stories, expert insights, and case studies, we're here to help build effective problem-solving skills. From unravelling the essence of problem-solving to cultivating creativity and collaboration, this guide covers it all. Explore the problem-solving process – from identification to reflection – through engaging examples of how pioneers embraced innovation and learned from failures to how devastating disasters taught the world valuable lessons. Join us on this journey of empowerment, where understanding problems, thinking creatively, collaborating effectively, and embracing failure will redefine your approach to overcoming challenges. Further info:Download the Transcript for this EpisodeDownload the Key Points InfographicReading List[Book] The Complete Problem Solver John R. Hayes[Article] Lessons Learned from the Deepwater Horizon Spill ASME[Article] Thinking Outside the Box: Fostering Creativity and Unconventional Thinking Zella Life[Article] New High Line Bridge: A Safe, Ecological Connection ArchDaily[Article] Strategies for Learning from Failure Amy C. Edmondson[Article] What is Problem Solving? Steps, Process & Techniques ASQ[Journal Article] Problem solving through values: A challenge for thinking and capability development PMC[Article] 7 Strategies for Better Group Decision-Making Torben Emmerling and Duncan Rooders

Welcome to Audio Learning from Assemble You.This lesson explores the main principles of critical thinking and why they are vital for professional success. It examines the rich history behind critical thinking and up-to-date perspectives. At the end of this lesson, you will be invited to develop your skills with a reflection activity.  Critical thinking is one of the most effective tools that team leaders, CEOs, and employees have in the workplace. It is also one of the few dilemmas that have confounded philosophers for centuries. There are a few different schools of thought as to what goes into critical thinking. In this lesson, we look at everyone from Socrates to Kallet to bring you the most up-to-date frameworks for critical thinking. We delve into the relationship between problem-solving, clarification, asking questions, decision-making, analysis, and evaluation to provide valuable insights and actionable tips.Further info:Download the Transcript for this EpisodeDownload the Key Points InfographicReading List[Article] Demystifying critical thinking, Jane S. Halonen[Website] Critical thinking, Cambridge Dictionary[Website] A Brief History of the Idea of Critical Thinking, The Foundation for Critical Thinking[Book] Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life, Richard Paul and Linda Elder [Book] Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills, Michael Kallet [Article] Building Relationships and Resolving Conflicts: Infusing Critical Thinking Into Workplace Practices, Joseph P. Hester [Report] The Future of Jobs: Employment, Skills and Workforce Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum[Website] As their focus on GPA fades, employers seek key skills on college grads’ resumes, NACE Center