About this course: In a very competitive workplace, outstanding performance, versus good performance, can make all the difference in opportunities for retention and advancement. Outstanding performance depends a great deal though on circumstances, the people you are interacting with, the task at hand, and your personality. Do you know what it takes to achieve your optimal performance? In this course you will discover your optimal performance profile in order to turn any situation to your performance advantage. You will (1) learn the optimal performance model, (2) apply the model to your unique profile, (3) test the model via a practical case situation, and (4) articulate your ability to use the model career success.
Who is this class for: Recent college graduates or those eager to take the next step in their career.
Created by: University of California, San Diego
Taught by: Bruce Dunn, Associate Dean
Extension
Taught by: Rich Mayhew, Instructor
University of California, San Diego Extension
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 5 Weeks of Study |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Good Versus Great Performance
Welcome to this module...
4 videos, 4 readings
- Video: Welcome
- Video: Introduction to Achieving Your Optimal Performance
- Video: Instructions for Good vs. Great Performance
- Reading: Challenges in the Modern Workplace
- Reading: What Employers Expect
- Reading: Developing High Performance
- Video: Recap of Good vs Great Performance
- Reading: Unlocking Your Professional Potential
Graded: Summarizing the Speakers
WEEK 2
Models for Self-Discovery
6 videos, 6 readings
- Video: Introduction to Models for Self-Discovery
- Video: The Optimal Performance Model
- Reading: Employers and the OP model
- Video: Optimal Performance Model Step 1
- Reading: The Conscious Competent Model
- Reading: Personalizing the Conscious Competent Model
- Video: Introduction to the Kolb Model
- Reading: The Kolb Experiential Learning Model
- Reading: Reflecting on the Kolb Model
- Video: Applying the Kolb Model
- Reading: Popular Self-Assessment Tools
- Video: Recap of Models for Self-Discovery
Graded: Summarizing the Optimal Performance Model
Graded: Summarizing the Conscious Competence and Kolb Experiential Learning Models
WEEK 3
Applying the Models
6 videos, 7 readings
- Video: Introduction to Applying the Models
- Video: Optimal Performance Model Step 2
- Reading: The Johari Window
- Video: The Importance of Reflective Learning
- Reading: Understanding Reflective Learning
- Reading: Applying Reflecting Learning
- Video: Journaling as Reflecting Learning
- Reading: The Journaling Process
- Reading: Journaling Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: The Journaling Experience
- Video: Optimal Performance Model Step 3
- Reading: Employee Testimonials
- Reading: Developing Your Optimal Performance Profile
- Video: Recap of Applying the Models
Graded: Review Reflection, Generalizing, and Defining
WEEK 4
Practice Through Analysis
3 videos, 3 readings
- Video: Introduction to Practice Through Analysis
- Video: Optimal Performance Model Step 4
- Reading: Daisy’s Situation
- Reading: Ideas for Fostering an Optimal Work Environment
- Reading: Wesley’s Situation
- Discussion Prompt: Advising Wesley
- Video: Recap of Practice Through Analysis
Graded: Advising Daisy
WEEK 5
Articulating and Setting a Plan of Action
3 videos, 2 readings
- Video: Introduction to Articulating and Setting a Plan of Action
- Video: Planning and Goal Setting
- Reading: Developing your Optimal Performance Plan
- Video: Recap of Articulating and Setting a Plan of Action
- Reading: Unlocking Your Professional Potential
Graded: Developing Your Optimal Performance Plan
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