Operation Odyssey - Module 1 - Pathways to Effective Living

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Welcome to Operation Odyssey’s first training module; Pathways to Effective Living. In this engaging and empowering 4-day course, you'll explore the transformative principles from Stephen Covey's renowned book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This course is designed to help you develop core personal and professional skills that are essential for success in today's fast-paced world.You’ll dive into key concepts such as emotional intelligence, proactive problem-solving, effective communication, and self-leadership. Each habit you learn will empower you to take control of your life, make more thoughtful decisions, and create meaningful connections.Join us on this journey toward becoming a more effective, empowered individual!

Activities to complete

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Paradigms, Principles & Being Proactive

Mandatory

1 day

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Begin with the End in Mind & Putting First Things First

Mandatory

1 day

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Win-Win & Seeking first to Understand then to be Understood

Mandatory

1 day

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Welcome to the "Habit 4: Think Win-Win & Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood" Activity!
Through this activity, you’ll reflect and explore the learning of two powerful habits from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People that will transform how you build relationships and communicate effectively.
Habit 4 – Think Win-Win is about developing a mindset of mutual benefit in your interactions with others. You will better understand how to create positive outcomes where both parties feel valued and successful, fostering cooperation and collaboration.
Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood emphasises the importance of authentic listening. You'll practise listening deeply to others before expressing your own viewpoint, building trust and enhancing communication.
Together, these habits will help you form stronger, more productive relationships based on mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration. Start learning how to create more meaningful and positive interactions now!

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"Habit 4: Win-Win & Habit 5: 1st Understand/Be Understood" Get this badge

The owner of this badge has completed the required 4 tasks for Win-Win and Seeking first to understand then to be understood that include: 
- Reflecting and identifying the learning from the Prisoner’s Dilemma
- Shared an example of when they have personally manoeuvre a situation to the position of ‘win-win’
- Reflecting and identifying the learning from the PDCA card game 
- Shared personal stories of experiences that demonstrate the importance of ‘seeking first to understand and then to be understood’ and identified ways in which ‘authentic curiosity’ can be demonstrated
The holder of this badge has worked independently to research, reflect and share their findings. The evidence provided for each task shows how the holder worked on these topics.Completing these four tasks means they have successfully worked to gain the Win-Win and Seeking first to understand then to be understood badge and are now half way towards achieving the overall Operation Odyssey - Module 1 - Pathways to Effective Living badge. 

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Tasks

Task no.1

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Task 1: What learning can be gained from the Prisoner’s Dilemma activity? 

Task no.2

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Task 2: Share with us an example of when you have manoeuvred to a position of ‘win-win’ from a potential win-lose situation. 

Task no.3

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Task 3: What learning can be gained from the PDCA card game?

Task no.4

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Task 4: Share with us a situation(s) where it has been important for you to ‘seek first to understand then to be understood’. How can you demonstrate ‘authentic curiosity’ when listening to others? 

Location

Henderson Rd, Weeton, Preston PR4 3LQ, UK

Synergy & Renewal

Mandatory

1 day

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Skills

ESCO

#proactive thinking

ESCO

#personality development paradigms

ETS-TR

#Questions/critically reflects on own values, personal motives and urges for solidarity, and aligns them with own actions to walk the talk

EntreComp

#Define priorities

ESCO

#develop time management skills

ESCO

#build effective cross-group cooperation

#Reflecting on own values and senses of belonging to increase self-awareness and understanding of difference

#Promoting communication and collaboration amongst the team members to nurture qualities and deal with resistance

LIFECOMP

#Collaboration

ETS-TR

#Sees the added value of such openness for his/her own personal and professional growth

Activities: 4

Started: 9

Completed playlist: 0

Time to complete: 4 days

Organisers

Think Forward

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