Course Content
Introduction to Self Development
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The Meta-Competence of Self Development
Understadning Self Development
Core Competencies Addressed in this Module
Unit 1: Learning Skills
Unit 2: Critical Thinking
Unit 3: Self Management
The importance of self-management as a meta-competence in professional environments is profound, given its impact on individual and organizational success. One of the primary aims of developing self-management skills is to achieve greater personal accountability and reliability among employees. Individuals who excel in self-management are adept at setting realistic goals, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining focus, all of which contribute to enhanced productivity and efficiency. This competence enables employees to take ownership of their work, leading to higher quality outputs and reduced oversight requirements. As a result, organizations can benefit from a more autonomous and effective workforce, which in turn drives innovation and competitive advantage. The learning outcomes associated with self-management include improved time management, enhanced emotional regulation, and better stress resilience. Effective time management allows individuals to allocate their time and resources efficiently, ensuring that high-priority tasks are completed promptly and with minimal errors. Enhanced emotional regulation, another critical outcome, helps individuals maintain composure and make rational decisions under pressure, thereby improving interpersonal relationships and team dynamics. Better stress resilience ensures that employees can cope with the demands of their roles without experiencing burnout, leading to sustained performance and job satisfaction. These outcomes collectively contribute to a healthier and more productive work environment.
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The Meta-Competence of Self Management
Theoritical Background
Why is it important to have this Meta-Competence?
Discovering You: Navigating the 16 Personalities for Individual Growth
Further Read and Resources
Unit 4: Emotional Intelligence
Test your Knowledge
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Self Development - Final Quiz
Module 1: Self Development
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    The Myers-Briggs Personality Test is grounded in the psychological typology developed by Carl Gustav Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, in the early 20th century. Jung’s theory of psychological types was first introduced in his seminal work, “Psychological Types” (1921), where he proposed that human behavior is not random but can be categorised into distinct patterns. According to Jung, these patterns are based on how individuals perceive the world and make decisions, which he described through dichotomies such as Introversion versus Extraversion and Thinking versus Feeling. Jung’s typology was later expanded and operationalised into the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, during World War II. 

     

    Now is your opportunity to take the Myers-Briggs Personality Test and gain valuable insights into your unique personality profile. This activity will guide you through a series of actions designed to identify your preferences in how you process information, make decisions, and engage with the world around you. By reflecting on your natural inclinations in different scenarios, you will better understand whether you are more inclined toward introversion or extraversion, whether you rely on intuition or sensing, and how you balance thinking with feeling when making decisions. 

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