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Which subject	Business
What topic	qualities of employees and colleagues
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
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Lesson Plan: Qualities of Employees and Colleagues

Subject: Business
Grade Level: Year 11
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify and explain key qualities that make an effective employee or colleague.
2. Discuss the importance of these qualities in a business environment.
3. Analyze real-life scenarios to apply their understanding of these qualities.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if applicable for presentations)
• Handouts with case studies/scenarios
• Paper and pens for students

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Welcome students to the class.
• Briefly introduce the topic of discussion: qualities of employees and colleagues.
• Ask students to think of a colleague or employee they admire. Encourage a few to share their thoughts.

Activity 1: Brainstorming Session (10 minutes)

• Prompt: What are the key qualities that make someone a good employee or colleague?

• Conduct a brainstorming session where students can contribute their ideas.

• Write responses on the whiteboard.

• Highlight common themes, such as:

  • Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Integrity

Activity 2: Group Discussion (10 minutes)

• Divide students into small groups of 4-5.

• Assign each group one quality from the list discussed.

• In their groups, students will:

  1. Define the quality they have been assigned.
  2. Discuss its importance in a work environment.
  3. Share examples of how this quality can be demonstrated in day-to-day work life.

• After 5 minutes of discussion, each group will present their findings to the class.

Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

• Summarise the key qualities discussed in the lesson.
• Emphasise how these qualities contribute not only to personal success but also to the success of the team and overall organisation.
• Encourage students to reflect on how they can develop these qualities in themselves as future employees.

Homework Assignment (optional)

• Ask students to write a short reflection (200-300 words) on a time when they displayed one of the qualities discussed and how it positively impacted their group or work situation.

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Assessment

• Participation in discussions and group activities.
• Quality of group presentations.
• Reflection assignment (when assigned) to assess individual understanding and application of concepts discussed.

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Additional Resources

• Articles on workplace qualities and employee success.
• Videos/interviews with professionals discussing job readiness and valuable personal qualities.

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This lesson plan engages students in understanding the essential qualities required in the workplace, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical application through discussion and teamwork.