Maimouna Mongwa

I have learnt tips on giving a good virtual presentation. I will use some of these at my next virtual faculty meeting

- Not being robotic

- Setting my lap top away from a window

- Placing the camera to minmize space above my head

I send a lot of emails and inorder to have my staff read the emails, I have learned and need to write consisely and have each point in a separate paragragh.

I learned the negative effects stress has on the body. I was of the opinion that you don't share your feelings and stresses with coworkers or burden your family member with your stresses. I have learned form this course that it is beneficial to talk to others about your worries. Talking relieves stress.

This course is an eye opener to the importance of embracing diversity in the work place. Also learned about the misconceptions about different ethnic groups that occur in the work place.

I have learned that there is alot that occurs before a candidate can be interviewed or even hired. I have learned the processes inlvolved and many organizations might run thisng differently but the basic principles are the same.

I will apply this knowlege in hiring adjunct facuty for my organization

I learned ways to manage good meeting going bad. Also leared how and when to make certain decisions. I have also learned the role of a leader in meeting. I have learned how to create a meeting agenda.

Heard about 'groupthink' for the first time. A leader must prevent if before it even happens.

Leaders are not born. Leadership can be learned. A good leader needs to understand themselves before they can understand others. Leasdership is not a 'one size fits all'. A good leader learns to mange a group of people with different temperaments.

I have learnt how to properly develop me PLDP

I have learned that I need to understand my learning style to be able to teach others. Also learnt about empathic listening. Learned more about the various learning styles and how to tell the learning styles of students.