Understanding Interpersonal Durable Employability Skills

Open Ended

Describe what adaptability means in the context of employability skills and why it is important in the workplace.

Open Ended

How do you think emotional intelligence and empathy can impact your future career in a world where AI and automation are becoming more common?

Multiple Choice

According to Forbes Magazine, why are durable skills considered increasingly valuable in an AI and automation-driven workforce?

• Because they are uniquely human strengths that cannot be easily replaced by machines.

• Because they are technical skills required to operate AI systems.

• Because they are only needed for creative industries.

• Because they are not affected by technological changes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes durable skills?

• They are universal and timeless, staying relevant across all industries and careers.

• They are only useful in specific industries.

• They quickly go out of style.

• They are only technical abilities.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, providing at least one example of each.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of interpersonal skills?

• Collaboration

• Adaptability

• Communication

• Critical thinking

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason employers value durable employability skills?

• They enhance collaboration, innovation, and personal satisfaction.

• They are easy to learn.

• They are only needed for entry-level jobs.

• They are technical skills.

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Employers value employees who can adapt to ___, communicate effectively, and stay productive under pressure.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of workplace adaptability?

• Open-mindedness

• Resilience

• Technical expertise

• Team flexibility

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of adaptability on the job?

• Taking on new responsibilities during changes in the company

• Learning to use new software or technology quickly

• Ignoring feedback from team members

• Adjusting your communication style for different team members or clients

Open Ended

Describe a situation at work where you demonstrated adaptability. What key aspect(s) from the list did you use?

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The process of exchanging information, ideas, and messages between employees, teams, and management to ensure understanding and collaboration is called ___.

Multiple Choice

Good workplace communication helps to ___ misunderstandings and conflicts.

• increase

• avoid

• ignore

• create

Open Ended

List two benefits of good workplace communication as described in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes critical thinking?

• Making decisions based on evidence rather than emotion or assumptions

• Accepting information without questioning it

• Relying solely on intuition to solve problems

• Making decisions quickly without analysis

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key elements of critical thinking in the workplace?

• Problem-Solving

• Open-Mindedness

• Feedback Receptiveness

• Initiative

Open Ended

How does critical thinking contribute to building trust within a team or organization?

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A learner's mindset involves continuous growth, curiosity, and openness to new experiences, feedback, and ___.

Open Ended

Describe a situation in the workplace where having a learner's mindset could help overcome a challenge. What traits would be most important in that situation?

Multiple Choice

Which trait is NOT listed as a key trait of a learner’s mindset in the workplace?

• Curiosity

• Adaptability

• Competitiveness

• Resilience

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why a learner’s mindset matters in the workplace?

• Encourages innovation and creativity

• Increases employee engagement and satisfaction

• Helps employees keep up with industry changes and technology

• Reduces the need for teamwork

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Personal responsibility means being accountable for your own actions, decisions, and ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key elements of personal responsibility at work?

• Reliability

• Accountability

• Creativity

• Integrity

Open Ended

Explain how personal responsibility contributes to being a trustworthy and valuable employee.

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Collaboration in the workplace involves working with teammates to achieve a common goal by using individual ___ to resolve conflict and foster teamwork.

Open Ended

Describe a situation where collaboration could help resolve a workplace conflict.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session, how do you think durable interpersonal skills can help you adapt to changes in the workforce brought about by AI and automation?

Multiple Choice

According to the Forbes Magazine quote, which of the following skills are expected to become increasingly valued in an AI and automation-driven workforce?

• Emotional intelligence and empathy

• Technical programming skills

• Physical strength and endurance

• Routine data entry