Week 4 Tutorial (Assessed for Assessment 1: In class write-up) Lecture: Is responsible business important? One page written response to be submitted in class to your tutor explaining your five most important personal core values (justifying each). Come prepared to write the above in your normal tutorial class. You will be asked to refer back to your submission later in the session when completing the reflective essay, assessment task 2. Your tutor will collect your responses at the end of the class. Make sure you include your name and student number. Use the following process to help identify your five most important core values. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Identifying Personal Core Values (C. Carpenter, Southern Adventist University) Core values are governing principles that help you make rational decisions consistently. If you compromise any of your core values you will find it becomes easy to disregard your entire values system. Therefore, you should only deviate from your values system if you have identified that one of the values is no longer applicable or needs to be altered. Step One The first step in identifying your core values is defining your identity; including your strengths, weaknesses, preferences and long-term ambitions. When you understand who you are and where you are going it is easier to identify the governing principles that will help you reach your destination. A person with nothing to achieve is certain to achieve it. In taking this first step of defining your identity, answer the following questions: • What are my most redeeming qualities? • What are my weaknesses? • What am I doing to network and build alliances? • What do I enjoy most? • How can I shape my career goals around what I enjoy? • What is one accomplishment I must make in my life? • How could I correct or compensate for my weaknesses to ensure accomplishment of my long-term goals? Step Two The second step in identifying your core values is defining your destiny. Your destiny will be determined by daily choices and the long-term goals you set. Once you have identified the one accomplishment you most want to make, you need to start mapping a life plan that will get you there. Answering the following questions is a good start: • What previous experiences or education will help me arrive at my desired destination? • How can my current academic situation help to lead me to my desired destination? • What will my life look like when I have arrived at my destination? • Who can assist me on my journey? • What kind of people will I spend time with when I have arrived? • How will I know when I’ve arrived? The Final Step The final step is to define the values that will help you make the right decisions along the journey. When we have solid core values that govern our decision making; we become more judicial. As a result, we are able to align our values and actions in times of crisis and change; giving us an edge over most other people. Answer the following questions as you begin considering your personal core values: • What are my moral absolutes? • How do I define right from wrong? • How would I define ethics as it relates to work? • What values will help me build strong relationships? Sample Core Values: This is not an exhaustive list. You are free to use any value that is not in this smaple value list. Fairness Honesty Tolerance Courage Integrity Forgiveness Peace Environment Challenge Self-Acceptance, Self-Respect Knowledge Adventure Creativity Personal Growth Inner Harmony Spiritual Growth Belonging, Connected Diplomacy Teamwork Helping Communication Friendship Consensus Respectfulness Tradition Excellence Source: http://www.charlesspeaks.com/articles/5ValuesforLifelongSuccess.asp