Competitive Edge
Competitive Edge
Competitive Edge is PTK’s professional development program. This five-part curriculum focuses on the skills employers want most but are generally not taught in the classroom. It is about behaviors that show respect for others, and earning respect in return.
What will I learn?
THINK
- Differentiate between critical, analytical and creative thinking skills
- Apply critical thinking skills
- Apply critical writing skills
- Apply critical reading skills
- Apply analytical thinking skills
- Apply creative thinking skills
- Explore decisiveness
GROW
- Discuss characteristics of self-confidence
- Evaluate characteristics of high self-esteem
- Evaluate self-perception
- Discuss characteristics of assertiveness
- Identify effective stress management habits
- Identify effective time management habits
- Analyze Emotional Intelligence
- Discuss the impact of diversity
- Demonstrate mental health awareness
CONNECT
- Examine verbal communication skills
- Examine visual communication/presentation skills
- Examine non-verbal communication skills
- Examine effective ways to present your research
- Identify the traits of active listening
- Evaluate the impact of effective body language
- Evaluate social media etiquette
COLLABORATE
- Describe components of workplace relationship building
- Identify benefits of feedback/constructive criticism
- Evaluate importance of teamwork and collaboration
- Identify components of conflict resolution
- Identify components of conflict management
- Identify characteristics of Emotional Intelligence
- Identify steps for career growth
PERFORM
- Identify components of workplace professionalism
- Examine accountability
- Recognize the characteristics of strong work ethic
- Discuss workplace adaptability
- Discuss workplace flexibility
Professional Development