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Everything changes! Just like people, businesses must adapt to changing environments and markets. Teach your students more about the current business environment and the strategies that smart organizations use to survive and thrive in the midst of rapid change. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about adapting to markets, a (So...

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage emotions in ourselves and others. EQ and You (Emotional Intelligence) includes a detailed explanation of the components of emotional intelligence. It also explains the importance of emotional intelligence in the business world and the benefits that it brings to the workplace. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with...

When it comes to personal and professional success, attitude is everything. In this LAP, students will discover the many benefits of fostering and maintaining an optimistic attitude. They will be introduced to effective methods for improving their attitude, from “thought stopping” to gratitude journaling. In an accompanying activity, students will evaluate and analyze their own attitudes using personality questionnaires. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements...

Being honest, treating others fairly, and respecting other people’s belongings—these are all behaviors of ethical employees. This LAP explains the importance of behaving ethically, the characteristics of ethical work habits, and the consequences that occur when employees behave unethically. It also details the steps anyone can take to develop ethical work habits. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. Each LAP includes a...

Conflict is a natural part of life. From disagreements at home, at school, and at work, students are exposed to conflict practically every day. In this LAP students will learn how to successfully resolve conflicts, helping them build positive, resilient relationships with their peers and coworkers. Students will discover their personal conflict management style – and learn how to interact with people that handle conflict differently. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include...

Everyone has his/her own unique personality, but some personality traits are more desirable than others. You've Got Personality will teach your students how to develop the personality traits they need to succeed in business. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about personality traits in business, a (So What?) discussion of why it's...

Developing self-control requires a lot of self-discipline, patience, and practice, but it can be done! This LAP explains why keeping one’s cool is so important and also shows how to develop and exhibit self-control. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about demonstrating self-control, a (So What?)...

Have you ever heard of “win-win” situations? They’re possible—as long as people act assertively! This LAP explains how assertive behavior differs from aggressive or passive behavior. It also explains the benefits of behaving assertively, as well as the steps anyone can take to become more assertive. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. Each LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes...

What do honesty, respect, fairness, accountability, and courage have in common? They are the essential elements of responsible behavior! Use Make the Honor Role to teach your students about these must-have personality traits, the importance of acting responsibly, and how to be responsible at home, at school, and on the job. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student...

Leading change is an important life skill, and it’s also vital for any professional career. Teach your students what it means to lead change and how they can do it! Start the Revolution explains how anyone can lead change by taking action. The qualities of effective leaders, the importance of communication, and tips for handling resistance are provided. Videos of teen leaders and young entrepreneurs in action offer inspiration. Activities include opportunities to identify effective leadership...

Your students regularly experience change, but how well do they deal with it? Go With The Flow explains how being adaptable can help students deal with new situations in positive ways that help them learn, grow, and achieve. They’ll also learn the negative consequences of resisting change. This LAP includes activities and videos explaining how a flexible attitude can help your students achieve success in many areas of life. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

Achievement-oriented people produce high-quality work, demonstrate leadership, and take responsibility. If these sound like skills you’d like your students to learn about, check out High Hopes. This LAP shows students why an achievement orientation is so important—and what they can do to develop their own. This LAP is packed with videos and activities that engage and inspire students to aim higher, accomplish more, and achieve personal goals. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that...

Stress is something we all deal with from time to time, but too much stress can lead to burnout. With this LAP, your students will learn what stress is, how it can be harmful, and how employees and employers can manage it. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about stress management, a (So What?)...

Do your students understand the importance of developing empathy? Learning how to listen, speak tactfully, and consider others’ feelings can help your students become aware of how their actions impact the people they come into contact with every day. The ability to understand others’ feelings and life experiences can help your students succeed in their personal lives and in their future careers. The LAP Have a Heart provides a variety of videos and activities that engage students in...

Cultural sensitivity is an essential personal skill for improving relationships and creating a more accurate worldview. Being culturally sensitive is also important in order to succeed academically, professionally, and to compete in today’s global marketplace. With Getting To Know You (Cultural Sensitivity), your students will learn what cultural sensitivity is, why it’s important, and what they can do to become more culturally sensitive. Videos provide examples of cultural differences and...

Treating others with respect and dignity is an important skill to have, at school or in the workplace. This LAP explains the ways people are different and how to treat them respectfully, no matter what. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about treating others with dignity and respect, a (So What?)...

Plain and simple, people need other people. This LAP explains interdependence, how to nurture personal and professional relationships, and the ways in which different management styles affect the work environment. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about fostering positive working relationships, a (So...

Coaching is a life skill used to help others achieve more in life, not just on the court or on the field. Share Bring Out the Best with your students so they can learn the traits and skills needed to effectively coach others, as well as the coaching process itself. Videos of coaches in action from students to professionals show that anyone has the potential to coach others. Activities include reflecting on effective coaches, creating a coaching plan, and more. LAPs are comprehensive...

The expression “many hands make light work” is true in many contexts: in school, work, and everyday life. Many skills – such as commitment, communication, sharing, controlling conflict, and encouragement – are necessary to become an effective team player. Use this LAP to teach your students about different types of teams, why teams are important, how teams are beneficial, and the ways that teamwork leads to success. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

As your students take on greater responsibility at school and at work, their ability to effectively motivate others will be essential to their success as a leader. In this LAP students will discover the importance of motivation, learn how to identify common motivators within their teammates, and master proven techniques for boosting motivation among diverse teams of people. They will gain an in-depth understanding of human motivation by exploring Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, an influential...

Successful organizations have clear visions for their futures. But what makes a shared vision successful? This LAP explains the difference between organizational vision and team vision, shows what an effective vision looks like, and describes what team leaders can do to “sell” people on their company’s vision. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes...

Your students negotiate every day, whether they realize it or not. But not all negotiations are as simple as what to have for dinner—what about important workplace negotiations, like getting a raise or bargaining with a coworker? With this LAP, you can give your students a leg up. They’ll learn how to negotiate with anyone—supervisors, coworkers, or customers. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a...

Our world has been shaped by influential people with visions—mental pictures of a better and brighter future. Consider Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream speech,” or Walt Disney’s vision of creating the happiest place on Earth. Both individuals had a vision for the future, and both spent their lives working toward creating that future. In this LAP students will learn the benefits of having a vision, the components of a good vision, and how to create their own personal visions so that...

Organizational culture is an essential component of every workplace. In this LAP, students will discover the core components of organizational culture and how they shape employees’ life at work. They will learn the benefits of maintaining a positive culture, as well as the factors that influence a company’s culture. Students will also investigate organizational culture in the real world by researching successful companies such as Coca Cola and Walmart. LAPs are comprehensive instructional...

Responsibility is fundamental to success at school, at work, and in life. Teach your students about the benefits of being responsible, the consequences of being irresponsible, the traits responsible people possess, and the steps they can take to develop responsibility for their decisions and actions. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT!...

In today’s fast-paced society, nearly everyone has experienced the stress of being overcommitted. Learning how to manage commitments in a timely manner is an essential skill for everyone to develop. Commit to It! (Managing Commitments in a Timely Manner) helps students understand the concepts of committing and overcommitting, as well as reasons to manage commitments in a timely manner. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson...

Life is full of decisions. Choosing cereal for breakfast is easy, but big decisions like choosing a career are difficult because they impact your life in a big way. The LAP Worth the Risk (Assessing Risks of Personal Decisions) will help your students learn how to assess and analyze risks of decisions that impact their lives and the lives of others. Activities and videos provide opportunities to discuss and assess the many different risks of personal decisions. LAPs are comprehensive...

Accepting the uncertainty of life is an important skill for everyone to develop. Embrace the Unknown (Developing a Tolerance for Ambiguity) teaches students about ambiguity and why it is important to tolerate it. It also includes step-by-step techniques to develop and demonstrate tolerance for ambiguity in their personal lives, in school, and in the workplace. The relevant examples and activities will help them connect this topic to their own lives. LAPs are comprehensive instructional...

In today’s competitive workplace, it’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. So, how can students distinguish themselves from their peers? According to business professionals, learning how to effectively “sell” their ideas is a pretty good start. In this LAP, students will learn to master the key steps in the process of idea “selling” and gain real-life insight on why this skill is so important. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Being ethical takes a lot more than just doing what’s legal. As this LAP explains, being ethical means doing what’s right, no matter what—even when no one is looking! The LAP also explains the importance of ethical principles, describes the consequences of unethical behavior, and explores the key principles that help with ethical conduct. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes...

All of us face ethical dilemmas, but what causes them? This LAP explains the difference between dilemmas and ethical dilemmas, and describes some of the common reasons why ethical dilemmas occur. It also discusses the actions anyone can take to make the right decisions. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information...

How can you spot an ethical dilemma, and what can you do once you discover one? This LAP explains the importance of identifying ethical dilemmas and outlines the steps anyone can take to successfully respond to them. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about recognizing and responding to ethical dilemmas,...

Assess Yourself guides students to understanding their own personal values and behavior. This LAP explains what values and behaviors are, how they relate to one another, and the importance of assessing one’s personal values and behavior. It also leads students to discovering their personal values and acting in accordance with them. The engaging links and relevant examples demonstrate the importance and impact that values and behavior have on students’ lives, both now and in the future. LAPs...

Fairness is the ability to make decisions and act without favoritism or self-interest. A person who acts with fairness is impartial, which means that s/he is not affected by personal bias or prejudice. Teaching your students how to demonstrate fairness is essential to their long-term success in their careers and personal lives. Use this LAP to guide your students to understanding what fairness is, what personal traits contribute to fairness, and how to treat others fairly. LAPs are...

Whether it’s in the workplace or in your personal life, trust is essential. But trust doesn’t just occur naturally! It needs to be built in each important relationship. This LAP explains the techniques you can use to build trust and the characteristics that all trustworthy people possess. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about...

Transparency is much more than just avoiding lies—it involves communicating openly and honestly with everyone, all the time. This LAP explains what it means to communicate openly and honestly, as well as the benefits of transparency. It also details the relationship between trust and transparency and outlines the techniques anyone can use to foster open, honest communication. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP...

Collaborating with others is essential for success in today’s project-oriented workplace. Genius Is a Team Sport (Collaborating With Others) teaches students the importance of collaborating, its key benefits, and effective collaboration techniques. This LAP includes engaging activities, videos, and more that enable students to become effective team members. Teach your students how to use their best skills and talents, along with the knowledge of others, to complete difficult tasks and achieve...

Be the Change explains the difference between ethics, leadership, and ethical leadership, focusing on developing ethical leadership skills. This LAP includes information about what makes an ethical leader and how ethical leaders respond to dilemmas in different situations. It also includes hands-on activities and current links that will make the concept of ethical leadership practical and relevant for students. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Practice What You Preach provides students with the skills they need to model ethical behavior. This LAP explains why ethical behavior is important and the way that people learn how to behave ethically through others’ examples. This LAP provides step-by-step instructions so students can learn how to model ethical behavior. With engaging activities and relevant examples, students will gain the necessary skills to become ethical leaders in the future. LAPs are comprehensive instructional...

Inspired people fill history books – from musicians to artists to world-class athletes, inspiration is the common bond uniting many successful individuals. In this LAP, students will discover the importance of inspiration within organizations and groups of all shapes and sizes. They will learn how to harness the power of inspiration to bring out the best in the people around them, improving their leadership skills and interpersonal relationships along the way. LAPs are comprehensive...

Teach your students to think critically and challenge the status quo. Unfollow the Crowd (Challenging the Status Quo) explains the reasons for herd mentality and offers strategies to question ingrained practices that limit people and prevent innovation. Videos and activities provide opportunities to challenge groupthink and status quo behavior and to reflect on the qualities that all great leaders have in common. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Chances are, most students will find themselves in a position of power at some point in their lives. But do they know how to use that power to reach their goals? In this LAP, students will learn about the different types of power and how to use them appropriately so that they can become effective and respected leaders. In the Gray Zone, students will examine the tricky situation facing individuals that suddenly have authority over their peers and friends. LAPs are comprehensive instructional...

From selecting a career path to participating in politics, learning how to consider different perspectives is an essential life skill. In this LAP, students will learn how to appropriately consider new and different ideas so that they can make well-informed decisions at school, at work, and in life. Students will gain hands-on experience with opposing opinions through the individual and group activities, where they will use the Internet to research topics relevant to their own lives. LAPs are...

Each choice we make and action we take has value because it creates consequences. The consequences may be positive or negative, short term or long term. And, they affect others as well as ourselves. Teach your students to assess the long-term value and impact of their actions on the world around them. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes...

When employers are asked what skills they value most in employees, integrity and honesty always top the list. But what exactly are honesty and integrity, and why are they important? How can you demonstrate these highly valued traits in school, at work, or in your everyday life? Use this LAP to teach your students how to demonstrate honesty and integrity so they can achieve success in their own lives and improve the world around them. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include...

Don’t Jump to Conclusions! provides the essential knowledge students need to recognize and overcome their own personal bias. This LAP includes comprehensive explanations of bias, unconscious bias, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, with real-life examples that students will relate to. It also teaches students to identify their own biases and overcome them so they can embrace diversity and treat others with fairness and respect. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that...

Employers have consistently ranked communication skills as one of the most desirable traits in new employees. In this LAP, students will learn the importance of effective communication skills as well as techniques for overcoming barriers to communication. Students will discover how communication plays a role in their everyday lives, and how their ability to communicate can help them achieve their personal and professional goals. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

Increased self-esteem, more meaningful relationships, improved group morale…the benefits of giving praise are practically endless. In this LAP students will learn how to give effective recognition, helping them develop the leadership and interpersonal skills that they need to succeed in the modern workplace. For example, in the Gray Zone, students will examine the case of a restaurant manager who feels that praise is unnecessary – and determine for themselves just how important recognition...