Foundations of Professional Identity

About this course: Many find themselves frustrated in their careers by lack of preparation for dealing with predictable dilemmas that regularly arise in the world of work. Two in five professionals fired in their jobs after college are terminated for lying, or misuse of technology. Easy to avoid! Or is it? What if you find you have to compromise your values to keep your job? What if they ask you to lie or cheat, even though you know if you are found out you will be fired? What if you find out the company is breaking the law? Successful people know about and have the skills taught in this specialization. You should, too. Those who wish to make a difference, build positive reputations, become leaders, and advance in their careers must cultivate professional success skills, along with their specific job skills. The central themes of this course – knowing yourself and your values, recognizing and meeting ethical challenges, using an analytical decision-making framework, identifying potential pitfalls, and developing tools to use in the moment – are essential soft skills for succeeding at work. In short, an ethical framework is necessary, and not just nice; smart ethics, as we define them, are integral to success.

Created by:  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Taught by:  C. K. Gunsalus, Director of the National Center for Professional and Research Ethics (NCPRE), Professor Emerita of Business, and Research Professor at the Coordinated Science Laboratory

Basic Info Course 1 of 4 in the Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work Specialization Level Beginner Commitment 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said 课程作业

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.


1 video, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz expand

1. Video: Welcome to Foundations of Professional Identity!
2. 阅读: Syllabus
3. 阅读: About the Discussion Forums
4. 阅读: Glossary
5. 练习测验: Orientation Quiz
6. 阅读: Updating Your Profile
7. 讨论提示: Getting to Know Your Classmates
8. 阅读: Social Media

Week 1: Introduction and Who Are You?
Find out how the course will run and how we’ll use 2-Minute Challenges and expert commentary to give you a 3-D understanding of the material in this course. Establish and clarify your values and learn how they underpin your career.


25 videos, 2 readings, 3 practice quizzes expand

1. 阅读: Week 1 Overview
2. 阅读: Week 1 Resources and References
3. Video: 1:01: Decide Who You Are
4. Video: 1.02: 2MC: Widowed Aunt
5. Video: 1.1.1: What Do You Stand For? What Difference Do You Want to Make?
6. Video: 1.2.1: 2MC - You Pick Two
7. Video: 1.3.1: What Is a Two-Minute Challenge?
8. Video: 1.3.2: 2MC – Inappropriate Email
9. Video: 1.3.3: 2MCs in Real Life
10. Video: 1.3.4: Iteration Makes Perfect – Using 2MCs to Learn and Practice Skills
11. Video: 1.3.5: And the Inappropriate Email? Experts Comment
12. 练习测验: Lesson 1-3 Practice Quiz
13. Video: 1.4.1: Articulating Your Values – the Foundation for Your Reputation
14. Video: 1.4.2: 2MC – Retirement Reception
15. Video: 1.4.3: Who Are You, How Do You Know, and Why Does It Matter?
16. Video: 1.4.4: The Beginning – Your Own Values
17. Video: 1.4.5: How Your Reputation is Built on Values – Experts Comment
18. 练习测验: Lesson 1-4 Practice Quiz
19. Video: 1.5.1: Drafting a Personal Leadership Credo (PLC)
20. Video: 1.5.2: 2MC – Dream Job, Bad Timing
21. Video: 1.5.3: Putting What You Stand For on Paper
22. Video: 1.5.4: Revisiting and Revising Your PLC
23. Video: 1.5.5 How Your PLC Will Help You - Experts Comment
24. 练习测验: Lesson 1-5 Practice Quiz
25. Video: 1.6.1: Gotta Habit
26. Video: 1.6.2: 2MC – Grandma's Sweater
27. Video: 1.6.3: Habits - Act Out Your Values Even If You Are Under Pressure
28. Video: 1.6.4: Turning What You Want to Do into Habits
29. Video: 1.6.5: Habits Reflect Values – Experts Comment
30. Video: 1.7.1: You Pick Two – Experts Comment
31. 讨论提示: Week 1 Discussion

Graded: Week 1 Graded Quiz
Graded: Values: Beginning Your Personal Leadership Credo

WEEK 2


Week 2: Opening Up Problems through the Decision-Making Framework (DMF)
Learn a systematic approach to tackling any decision.


23 videos, 2 readings, 5 practice quizzes expand

1. 阅读: Week 2 Overview
2. 阅读: Week 2 Resources and References
3. Video: 2.1.1: Open Up the Problem
4. Video: 2.2.1: 2MC: Puzzling Remarks
5. Video: 2.3.1: A Method - the DMF
6. Video: 2.3.2: 2MC - Stop Light
7. Video: 2.3.3: DMF - Steps 1 to 3
8. Video: 2.3.4: The First Three Steps: Applied
9. Video: 2.3.5: Why Do We Stop?
10. 练习测验: Lesson 2-3 Practice Quiz
11. Video: 2.4.1: on the DMF
12. Video: 2.4.2: 2MC - Dinner Receipts
13. Video: 2.4.3: DMF - Steps 4 to 6
14. Video: 2.4.4: Steps 4 to 6 - Applied
15. Video: 2.4.5: Other Ways to Open Up Problems
16. 练习测验: Lesson 2-4 Practice Quiz
17. Video: 2.5.1: The DMF In Action
18. Video: 2.5.2: 2MC - Time Reporting
19. Video: 2.5.3: DMF - Steps 1 to 3 in Action
20. Video: 2.5.4: DMF - Steps 4 to 6 in Action
21. Video: 2.5.5: Anticipate Outcomes to Prevent Problems
22. 练习测验: Lesson 2-5 Practice Quiz
23. Video: 2.6.1: Seeing the Invisible Pitfalls
24. Video: 2.6.2: 2MC - Back Date
25. Video: 2.6.3: Making the DMF a Habit
26. Video: 2.6.4: on Forming Habits
27. Video: 2.6.5: Better Decisions Prevent and Solve Problems
28. 练习测验: Lesson 2-6 Practice Quiz
29. Video: 2.7.1:Other Frameworks: Experts Comment
30. 练习测验: Lesson 2-7 Practice Quiz
31. 讨论提示: Week 2 Discussion

Graded: Week 2 Graded Quiz
Graded: Developing a 2MC and Applying the DMF

WEEK 3


Week 3: Career TRAGEDIES: Recognizing and Avoiding Them
Find out about nine common sources of problems at work, and how to identify them and stop them from derailing your day, your job, or your career.


23 videos, 2 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand

1. 阅读: Week 3 Overview
2. 阅读: Week 3 Resources and References
3. Video: 3.1.1: Career TRAGEDIES
4. Video: 3.2.1: 2MC - Office Supplies
5. Video: 3.3.1: Identifying Conflicts with Your Instincts
6. Video: 3.3.2: 2MC - Fare Plus Five
7. Video: 3.3.3: Temptation, Rationalization, and Ambition
8. Video: 3.3.4: Overconfidence
9. Video: 3.3.5: Fare Plus Five - Outcome
10. 练习测验: Lesson 3-3 Practice Quiz
11. Video: 3.4.1: Group, Peer, and Authority Pressure
12. Video: 3.4.2: 2MC - Pose as a Customer
13. Video: 3.4.3: How Pressure Arises
14. Video: 3.4.4: What the Research Says - Asch
15. Video: 3.4.5: Outcome … Speaking of Tragedies
16. 练习测验: Lesson 3-4 Practice Quiz
17. Video: 3.5.1: Identifying Conflicts with your Feelings
18. Video: 3.5.2: 2MC - Safe Rides
19. Video: 3.5.3: Entitlement
20. Video: 3.5.4: Deception, Incrementalism, and Embarrassment
21. Video: 3.5.5: Catching EDIE in the Act
22. 练习测验: Lesson 3-5 Practice Quiz
23. Video: 3.6.1: S Is for Stupid Systems
24. Video: 3.6.2: 2MC - Parking Permit
25. Video: 3.6.3: What Do You Do When You Find One?
26. Video: 3.6.4: Choosing Your Battles
27. Video: 3.6.5: Change Is Possible
28. 练习测验: Lesson 3-6 Practice Quiz
29. Video: 3.7.1: TRAGEDIES: Experts Comment
30. 讨论提示: Week 3 Discussion

Graded: Week 3 Graded Quiz
Graded: TRAGEDIES

WEEK 4


Week 4: Knowing What To Do Isn't Enough – How Do You Say It?
Develop personal scripts for difficult situations.


24 videos, 2 readings, 4 practice quizzes expand

1. 阅读: Week 4 Overview
2. 阅读: Week 4 Resources and References
3. Video: 4.1.1: Now - Can You Make It Happen?
4. Video: 4.2.1: 2MC - Cover for Your Friend
5. Video: 4.3.1: Personal Scripts - Finding the Words
6. Video: 4.3.2: 2MC - Employee Discount
7. Video: 4.3.3: Different Scripts for Different Purposes
8. Video: 4.3.4: Preparing Scripts
9. Video: 4.3.5: Scripts Show Who You Are
10. 练习测验: Lesson 4-3 Practice Quiz
11. Video: 4.4.1: Framing and Mindset
12. Video: 4.4.2: 2MC - Family Plans
13. Video: 4.4.3: Framing as the Backdrop for Personal Scripts
14. Video: 4.4.4: How You Say It Matters
15. Video: 4.4.5: Family Plans - Outcome
16. 练习测验: Lesson 4-4 Practice Quiz
17. Video: 4.5.1: Constructing Your Personal Scripts
18. Video: 4.5.2: 2MC - Video Games
19. Video: 4.5.3: How To Construct an Effective Script
20. Video: 4.5.4: Test Drive - and Listen Out For Others' Scripts
21. Video: 4.5.5: Scripts Alone Don't Fix the Problem
22. 练习测验: Lesson 4-5 Practice Quiz
23. Video: 4.6.1: Personal Scripts - Ask the Experts
24. Video: 4.6.2: 2MC: Personal Services
25. Video: 4.6.3: Experts' Suggestions on Creating Personal Scripts
26. Video: 4.6.4: Personal Scripts: Experts' Examples
27. Video: 4.6.5: Experts on the 2MC
28. 练习测验: Lesson 4-6 Practice Quiz
29. Video: 4.7.1: Outcome - Cover for Your Friend
30. Video: Lesson 4.8: Prevent & Solve Problems for Yourself
31. 讨论提示: Week 4 Discussion

Graded: Week 4 Graded Quiz
Graded: Personal Scripts