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Achieving Your Optimal Performance (Coursera)

Offered by University of California, San Diego,

In a very competitive workplace, outstanding performance, versus good performance, can make all the difference in opportunities for retention and advancement. Outstanding performance depends a great deal though on circumstances, the people you are interacting with, the task at hand, and your personality. Do you know what it takes to achieve your optimal performance?

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In this course you will discover your optimal performance profile in order to turn any situation to your performance advantage. You will (1) learn the optimal performance model, (2) apply the model to your unique profile, (3) test the model via a practical case situation, and (4) articulate your ability to use the model career success.

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Good Versus Great Performance - Welcome to this module...
WEEK 2: Models for Self-Discovery
WEEK 3: Applying the Models
WEEK 4: Practice Through Analysis
WEEK 5: Articulating and Setting a Plan of Action

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