Title: Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
Course: Individual Development (19260-18) > Section: Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

Demonstration includes

- recognizing the importance of proactive, independent decision making
- identifying workplace needs
- completing tasks with minimal direct supervision
- applying solutions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between initiative and self-direction?
- Why is self-direction important in the workplace?
- What is an example of applying initiative?
- How can tasks be completed with minimal direct supervision?

Teacher Resources:

- Initiative and Self-direction Lesson Plan #1
- Initiative and Self-direction Lesson Plan #2
- Initiative and Self-direction Activity, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)