To thrive in today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment we need novel ways of doing things, whatever the economic climate. So in an age when traditional skills can be outsourced or automated, creative thinking skills are highly sought after.
We train and develop employees at all levels to think creatively and solve problems. We do this by helping them understand their creative strengths and take new approaches to business issues. Often this involves a significant degree of change – unlearning existing ways of working to adopt a more flexible, curious approach.
To ensure these new skills and behaviours are fully utilised and recognised, we also help organisations integrate innovation-friendly working practices into corporate HR policy. This includes how to promote and reward creative thinking, how to integrate this into appraisals and performance reviews, and how to recruit for innovation.
Designing Your Future: Creative and Reflective Exercises for Your CareerFahri Karakas
In this presentation, I present a lot of exercises and resources to improve your employability and creativity.
Check out the resources and article links I provide below.
I am sharing all of the articles and resources below, as I think each of them will add value to your personal and professional life and improve your creativity and employability.
You will do two exercises in this workshop. You can watch the videos, read the accompanying Medium articles, and complete these activities yourself.
Flower Exercise
The first one: You will complete the Flower Exercise from the book 'What Color is Your Parachute' which will help you craft and design your ideal career.
https://medium.com/an-idea/what-does-your-dream-job-look-like-be48647edfc5?sk=c3fb82c070ac40f7c047a85fe3c3a9a6
Choose Your Own Option Exercise
The second one: You will choose one activity that you wish to do. There are 6 activities to choose from:
1) Create your own personal logo.
2) Coach yourself for the upcoming 12 months.
3) Choose your role models and learn from them.
4) Create a system for tracking your job applications, firms, and positions.
5) Create a SWOT analysis of yourself in the job market and reflect on your employability.
6) Create your own Netflix show - imagine wildly.
You can try any of these activities as they will help you tremendously in designing your life and your career after graduation. These activities will help you create a better self.
Below is the article guide:
https://medium.com/an-idea/six-personal-development-and-creativity-exercises-to-up-your-game-5fa1ce7275e7?sk=2d76b898a53d4ef732486a6b0cd3d372
In addition, I want you to focus on your asset creation journey.
Use your asset creation project to achieve your financial independence and to unleash your creativity,
I have written some articles to inspire you - check them out:
Create Your Own Creative Assets on the Internet:
https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/create-your-own-creative-assets-on-the-internet-74af0e289dcd?sk=f019a56bfac1c6706032fd10f4487a74
Invest in Your Medium Content Shop:
https://2madness.com/invest-in-your-medium-content-shop-fef0cc64a393?sk=b6dc357aa52e7ff99f0b866daf5ea05b
Four Universal Principles to Create Your Content Empire:
https://medium.com/swlh/four-universal-principles-to-create-your-content-empire-1c0d7db9481e?sk=f5c94423fe81e53061b83ea639d72601
To thrive in today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment we need novel ways of doing things, whatever the economic climate. So in an age when traditional skills can be outsourced or automated, creative thinking skills are highly sought after.
We train and develop employees at all levels to think creatively and solve problems. We do this by helping them understand their creative strengths and take new approaches to business issues. Often this involves a significant degree of change – unlearning existing ways of working to adopt a more flexible, curious approach.
To ensure these new skills and behaviours are fully utilised and recognised, we also help organisations integrate innovation-friendly working practices into corporate HR policy. This includes how to promote and reward creative thinking, how to integrate this into appraisals and performance reviews, and how to recruit for innovation.
Designing Your Future: Creative and Reflective Exercises for Your CareerFahri Karakas
In this presentation, I present a lot of exercises and resources to improve your employability and creativity.
Check out the resources and article links I provide below.
I am sharing all of the articles and resources below, as I think each of them will add value to your personal and professional life and improve your creativity and employability.
You will do two exercises in this workshop. You can watch the videos, read the accompanying Medium articles, and complete these activities yourself.
Flower Exercise
The first one: You will complete the Flower Exercise from the book 'What Color is Your Parachute' which will help you craft and design your ideal career.
https://medium.com/an-idea/what-does-your-dream-job-look-like-be48647edfc5?sk=c3fb82c070ac40f7c047a85fe3c3a9a6
Choose Your Own Option Exercise
The second one: You will choose one activity that you wish to do. There are 6 activities to choose from:
1) Create your own personal logo.
2) Coach yourself for the upcoming 12 months.
3) Choose your role models and learn from them.
4) Create a system for tracking your job applications, firms, and positions.
5) Create a SWOT analysis of yourself in the job market and reflect on your employability.
6) Create your own Netflix show - imagine wildly.
You can try any of these activities as they will help you tremendously in designing your life and your career after graduation. These activities will help you create a better self.
Below is the article guide:
https://medium.com/an-idea/six-personal-development-and-creativity-exercises-to-up-your-game-5fa1ce7275e7?sk=2d76b898a53d4ef732486a6b0cd3d372
In addition, I want you to focus on your asset creation journey.
Use your asset creation project to achieve your financial independence and to unleash your creativity,
I have written some articles to inspire you - check them out:
Create Your Own Creative Assets on the Internet:
https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/create-your-own-creative-assets-on-the-internet-74af0e289dcd?sk=f019a56bfac1c6706032fd10f4487a74
Invest in Your Medium Content Shop:
https://2madness.com/invest-in-your-medium-content-shop-fef0cc64a393?sk=b6dc357aa52e7ff99f0b866daf5ea05b
Four Universal Principles to Create Your Content Empire:
https://medium.com/swlh/four-universal-principles-to-create-your-content-empire-1c0d7db9481e?sk=f5c94423fe81e53061b83ea639d72601
Chuck Goldstone | Strategies and Stories - It's about your story. Getting audiences to listen. Like you. Do what you want. We offer coaching, creative and strategic services to startups. Crafting persuasive, awe-stoking strategies and stories. Helping clients present confidently. Stand out. Expand markets. Get funding. Be successful. Visit www.ChuckGoldstone.com / email: mail "at" ChuckGoldstone.com / 617-738-8889
Project for my Mastery course at Full Sail University. Describes my program courses and what I expect of them as well as where I want to go with my degree.
Globalization creates many opportunities but also challenges for businesses today.
While some challenges may be particular to a country or sector, there are many challenges that SMEs around the world have in common.
Numerous barriers exist, so in order for SMEs to not only survive and grow, they must be armed with the correct tools and strategies to overcome these challenges and thrive.
While there are some that the individual business cannot control (at least for now) that does not mean they should sit back and do nothing.
A business that decides to understand the challenges and develop a program for finding solutions is a business that puts itself in a position to achieve success.
GPiH/Crown College Leadership Development Curriculum PreviewGlobalPartnersinHope
This slideshow briefly explains the four business leadership consulting seminars offered by Global Partners in Hope in China.
The 4 seminars were written by Crown College, a partner of GPiH.
“QuickFix”- improve your on-line LinkedIn profile in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session participants will be able to...
1. Articulate the importance of professional on-line presence
2. Learn steps to improve thier LinkedIn profile
3. Develop profile keywords, Headline and Summary
Event information: https://groups.oist.jp/pcda/event/%E2%80%9Cquickfix-developing-linkedin-profile%E2%80%9D
Objective I am seeking employment with a company where I can us.docxcherishwinsland
Objective: I am seeking employment with a company where I can use my talents and skills to grow and expand the company. Also, I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while I experience advancement opportunities.
Education & Qualifications: BSc Administration Management, May 2017
Western Kentucky University
· Fluent Arabic and English
Work History: Admin clerk, Aug 2010 – Jan 2011
Saudi Airlines - Riyadh
Personal Skills Strengths & Profile:
· Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills
· Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative.
· Problem solving skills
· Ability to work well under pressure
DEVELOPING YOUR
PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
Deliverables:
1. Complete the Personal Career Plan Tools in the Appendix at the end of the document. You should copy and paste the tools into a separate word document. Name the document YourlastnameCareerPlanTools.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
2. Create a personal resume. Name the document YourlastnameResume.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
3. Write a 3-5 page reflection paper (12 point font, double spaced) addressing your personal experience in Career Planning. Address each component from the Six-stage Career Development model included in this packet. (See page 2.) What did you learn from this exercise? You may need think about activities you would like to do for Steps 5 and 6 to include in this assignment. This paper is based on your thoughts and supportive documentation is not required.
Objectives of the Personal Career Strategy Assignment
1. Identify characteristics/attributes in support of your personal career brand.
2. Explore personal and University of Louisville institutional assets that will enhance your education and job search process.
3. Package past activity and build clear future goals.
Developing Your Personal Career Strategy
Successful organizations create strategic plans to provide a long-term vision of what they aim to become. They also specify goals and related objectives and then strategic plans that will take them incrementally toward the realization of the vision. This process parallels as a useful paradigm for successful career management. This document can help you develop a personal career management strategy and plan. It gives an overview of the career development process and brief description of each stage and introduces exercises culminating in your own plan.
The 6 Stages of Career Development
The model below depicts the six stages of the career development cycle. In progressing through the stages, you will develop goals and strategies for pursuing a satisfying career. Over time, you will cycle through the process again as you evolve. Career decisions are not one-time events, but steps in a life-long career development process. Research indicates that, on average, people change jobs seven times and careers.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use Pinterest. It covers the basics such as account creation and navigation, as well as advanced techniques including creating eye-catching pins and optimizing your profile. The tutorial also explores collaboration and networking on the platform. With visual illustrations and clear instructions, this tutorial will equip you with the skills to navigate Pinterest confidently and achieve your goals.
Chuck Goldstone | Strategies and Stories - It's about your story. Getting audiences to listen. Like you. Do what you want. We offer coaching, creative and strategic services to startups. Crafting persuasive, awe-stoking strategies and stories. Helping clients present confidently. Stand out. Expand markets. Get funding. Be successful. Visit www.ChuckGoldstone.com / email: mail "at" ChuckGoldstone.com / 617-738-8889
Project for my Mastery course at Full Sail University. Describes my program courses and what I expect of them as well as where I want to go with my degree.
Globalization creates many opportunities but also challenges for businesses today.
While some challenges may be particular to a country or sector, there are many challenges that SMEs around the world have in common.
Numerous barriers exist, so in order for SMEs to not only survive and grow, they must be armed with the correct tools and strategies to overcome these challenges and thrive.
While there are some that the individual business cannot control (at least for now) that does not mean they should sit back and do nothing.
A business that decides to understand the challenges and develop a program for finding solutions is a business that puts itself in a position to achieve success.
GPiH/Crown College Leadership Development Curriculum PreviewGlobalPartnersinHope
This slideshow briefly explains the four business leadership consulting seminars offered by Global Partners in Hope in China.
The 4 seminars were written by Crown College, a partner of GPiH.
“QuickFix”- improve your on-line LinkedIn profile in an interactive and a time-efficient manner!
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session participants will be able to...
1. Articulate the importance of professional on-line presence
2. Learn steps to improve thier LinkedIn profile
3. Develop profile keywords, Headline and Summary
Event information: https://groups.oist.jp/pcda/event/%E2%80%9Cquickfix-developing-linkedin-profile%E2%80%9D
Objective I am seeking employment with a company where I can us.docxcherishwinsland
Objective: I am seeking employment with a company where I can use my talents and skills to grow and expand the company. Also, I want to succeed in a stimulating and challenging environment, building the success of the company while I experience advancement opportunities.
Education & Qualifications: BSc Administration Management, May 2017
Western Kentucky University
· Fluent Arabic and English
Work History: Admin clerk, Aug 2010 – Jan 2011
Saudi Airlines - Riyadh
Personal Skills Strengths & Profile:
· Quick learner, keen to learn and improve skills
· Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative.
· Problem solving skills
· Ability to work well under pressure
DEVELOPING YOUR
PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
Deliverables:
1. Complete the Personal Career Plan Tools in the Appendix at the end of the document. You should copy and paste the tools into a separate word document. Name the document YourlastnameCareerPlanTools.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
2. Create a personal resume. Name the document YourlastnameResume.doc. You will upload this document to the Assignments area in Blackboard.
3. Write a 3-5 page reflection paper (12 point font, double spaced) addressing your personal experience in Career Planning. Address each component from the Six-stage Career Development model included in this packet. (See page 2.) What did you learn from this exercise? You may need think about activities you would like to do for Steps 5 and 6 to include in this assignment. This paper is based on your thoughts and supportive documentation is not required.
Objectives of the Personal Career Strategy Assignment
1. Identify characteristics/attributes in support of your personal career brand.
2. Explore personal and University of Louisville institutional assets that will enhance your education and job search process.
3. Package past activity and build clear future goals.
Developing Your Personal Career Strategy
Successful organizations create strategic plans to provide a long-term vision of what they aim to become. They also specify goals and related objectives and then strategic plans that will take them incrementally toward the realization of the vision. This process parallels as a useful paradigm for successful career management. This document can help you develop a personal career management strategy and plan. It gives an overview of the career development process and brief description of each stage and introduces exercises culminating in your own plan.
The 6 Stages of Career Development
The model below depicts the six stages of the career development cycle. In progressing through the stages, you will develop goals and strategies for pursuing a satisfying career. Over time, you will cycle through the process again as you evolve. Career decisions are not one-time events, but steps in a life-long career development process. Research indicates that, on average, people change jobs seven times and careers.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use Pinterest. It covers the basics such as account creation and navigation, as well as advanced techniques including creating eye-catching pins and optimizing your profile. The tutorial also explores collaboration and networking on the platform. With visual illustrations and clear instructions, this tutorial will equip you with the skills to navigate Pinterest confidently and achieve your goals.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
Fashionista Chic Couture Maze & Coloring Adventures is a coloring and activity book filled with many maze games and coloring activities designed to delight and engage young fashion enthusiasts. Each page offers a unique blend of fashion-themed mazes and stylish illustrations to color, inspiring creativity and problem-solving skills in children.
2. Mastery is always in process, it’s always in progress and it is not a
finished task, sometimes it can go in slow motion but it can never stop.
There are several things I have learned that have had positive impact in my personal and professional live
taking the Mastery class. The one that resonate the most inside me is that is important to follow my inner
voice calling, and in that way realize your own potential and express your uniqueness to bring your Life's
Task to fruition.
There are many the Master Leaders in the history studied in this class, all of them pursue a dream, focused
in following their true self. All of them find the way to continually expand their horizons, and adopt certain
strategies to force their mind out of its conventional. Human Brain is a naturally creative instrument. It is
designed to make connections between ideas for envisioning more ways ahead and beyond. In order to
have high levels of creativity
I
3. This is a new start, with new strategies and
knowledge that will lead me to pursue a new
dream and continue my Mastery Journey
My Goal in the following year is
to focus more in assimilate a great deal
of knowledge and practice.
As well explore the new coming media
prototypes, research new directions in the media
design field, incorporate innovation and new
methods to develop creativity.
4. www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-
tutorials/Executive-Leadership-
Fundamentals/167027-2.html
Apply the Mastery concept in our personal own
life, how to be a master in our field, follow our
inner voice avoiding a wrong path, as well have
a good understanding how to apply all the
strategies Dr. Greene give in his book to be
successful in our career.
Focus in connecting the discipline with my
goals and life path. Read some historical cases,
leaders in science that will make me
understand in-depth how important is to be a
good apprenticeship and then develop in-depth
my own personal professional task life.
• Read others books of Dr. Greene
• Do more about my Mastery
• Apply Dr. Paush advise with my son
5. • Focus in decision making
• Expand my design skills
• Apply leadership
Analyze different industries needs.
Implementing design strategies that
can help clients bump up to the
competitive marketing. That course
will help me research strategies and
methods to make effective
multimedia campaigns of advertising
addressed directly to the specific
audience.
http://www.lynda.com/
Business-Design-Business-
tutorials/Running-Design-
Business-Freelancing
/112415-2.html
GOAL
.
6. BrandDevelopment
Analyze, compare and
study the specific business
market needs. At same
time understand the
importance of make a
proper research of the
specific audience needs.
Identified the company
values, core and making a
direct relationship between
the business and its
audience using the right
advertisements tool.
GOAL
.
http://www.lynda.com/Marketing-
Enterprise-Marketing-tutorials/
Branding-Fundamentals/171053-2.html
• Research new market
• Study in detail new audiences
• Identify company core business
7. In agreement with this course
description; the successful media
designers are visual and verbal
communicators. By completing this
course I will be able to understand
and use the right proper way of
writing for advertising and the
copywriting Fundamentals. I will
be able to improve, polish and my
skills in writing persuasively
extending the power of design and
the effective communications.
GOAL
.
• Understanding materials
• Writing and testing headlines
• Structuring copy for
print vs. online delivery
http://www.lynda.com/Business-
Online-Marketing-tutorials/Writing-
Marketing-Copy/149250-2.html
8. In this course I will be translating
concepts into visual design
communications, using methods
of evaluation and developing
research strategies finding the
best solution.
GOAL
.
• Avoid common pitfalls
• Design a new art for my love
• Apply a new style design
http://www.lynda.com/
Web-Web-Design-
tutorials/Collaborative-
Design-Vision-
Strategy/187500-2.html
9. Taking this course I will learn using
different methods how to organize,
process, and evaluate information
from research and apply them into
new media types.
We will be analyzing how the
professional workflow works and
developing strategies for teamwork.
GOAL
.
• Write a business plan
• Determine a most valuable product
• Adopting new media skill
http://www.lynda.com/Business-
Skills-tutorials/Small-Business-
Secrets/156584-2.html
10. This exciting course will cover
various strategies along with the
understanding of the best way to
implement and apply a certain
concept design, focusing
exclusively in the design firm. We
will be refining the concepts of
how to impact and make a very
outstanding bold effect using the
visual concepts.
GOAL
.
http://www.lynda.com/Creative-
Inspirations-tutorials/kithinrichs-
graphicdesigner/58985-2.html
• Keep networking
• Expand visual strategies
• Apply concepts design
11. In this course we will be able
to explore the new media
prototypes, researching new
directions in the media design
field, incorporating innovation
and new methods of
developing the creativity.
GOAL
.
• Create a product-level projections
• Expanding art knowledge
• Develop a worst-case scenario project
http://www.lynda.com/Excel-
tutorials/Making-Business-
Projections/162274-2.html
12. As today media communication is
very multi-platform in this course
we as multimedia designers will be
able to delivery, research and make
an impact in a specific multimedia
campaign. At same time I will be
developing criteria for critique and
a very persuasive presentation.
GOAL
.
• Never do drastic decisions
• Double check postings
• Apply my leadership
http://www.lynda.com/
Design-Design-Skills-
tutorials/Storytelling-
Designers/165645-2.html
13. In this course I will understand how to
measure a design effectiveness using
marketing research tactics. To capture
and understand how to test designs in
different prototypes and users.
I will study the basic concepts about
metric and marketing strategies and
how to implement in the industry.
GOAL
.
• Write a new strategic for my business
• Understand materials
• Apply a test design for a Latin business
http://www.lynda.com/
Acrobat-9-tutorials/web-site-
planning-and-wireframing-
hands-on-training/757-2.html
14. Simulating a professional working
environment I will prepare a thesis, each
of the students will have to present an
online presentation thesis project to a
panel of professionals.
I will acquire the knowledge of how to
organize the content for the
presentation, and present a professional
multimedia campaign solution.
GOAL
.
• Drink Cuban coffee before presentation
• Choose carefully from two campaign
• Develop a worst-case scenario strategy
http://www.lynda.com/Design-
Design-Skills-tutorials/Five-Step-
Creative-Process/178138-2.html
15. Through this course I will be able
to articulate, manage processes
and understand, the legal and
ethical issues on a global economy
scale, and present them at the
highest level of professionalism
understanding the today’s market.
• Keep focus
•Be myself and kind
• Develop my Mastery Journal
• Never forget where I come from
• Be positive and keep your promises
www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-
tutorials/Executive-Leadership-
Fundamentals/167027-2.html
16. Eric T. Sims
Lone Star College
[P] 281.618.5572
eric.t.sims@lonestar.edu
Rafael Sanchez
West Atlantic Cargo
[P] 281.727.0237
resn@watlanticcargo.com
David A. Matos, CPA, CISA
Matos Cpa Llc
[P] 713.245.6274
dmatos@matoscpa.com
Mae Jemison
100 Starship
[P] 713.528.9000
drmae@100yss.org
Monica Araoz
Art Plus Academy
[P] 512-415-8267
marazon@artplusacademy.com
17. • Member of the International Academy of Visual Arts
• Member of the Social Media Marketing Group
• Member of the Creative Design Pros- Designer
• Member of the Transformational Leadership:
Front Runners in Organizations
• Google Products for Nonprofit Organizations
• Web Marketing Association
• AIGA | Professional association for design
• American Intercontinental University Alumni
• Adobe Photoshop Group
• Digital Media Group
• Latin Business Woman
• 100 Years Starship
• UTHSA SA
• Doctors for social responsibility
• Sisters Tri-ing
• Latino Learning Center
• Love Foster Hope of Houston
• Social Media for Nonprofit
Organizations
• Transformational Leadership:
Front Runners in Organizations
18. Matthews Int Corporation
Market Share: 4.3%
Brand Names: Brandimage,
Anthem, Schawk
SGS International Inc.
Estimated market share: 2.7%
Valassis Communications Inc.
Market Share: 15.8%
Salesforce.com
Estimated market share: 4.2%
GoDaddy.com
Estimated market share: 1.4%
19. • International Student Society
• Christian Campus Fellowship
• Social Media Club
• Media Design Group
• Creative Student Networking
• Media Design Master of Fine Arts
• Student Community Association
• Sisters Tri-ing
• Latino Learning Center
• Shelter institute of Houston
• Latin Business Woman
20. • Honest
• Faithful
• Loyal
• Innovative person
• Who is not afraid to change
• Believe in his team
• Creative
• A happy person
• Understand what family is