Workplace Circles, Communication and Social Skills in the Workplace - PDF document

1/17/17 Workplace Circles, Communication and Social Skills in the Workplace Ashley Meyer, M.Ed. Western Region ASD Network Coordinator Wh ha at t W Wi il ll l W We e A Ac cc co om mp pl li is sh h… …… …. .. . Getting to know • Introductions you • Practice Greeting One Another Circles • What are the circles • Who belongs in which circle Curriculum • How do I adapt for each circle • Customer Service / Communication Professionalism and Social Skills • Safety: Circles, Disclosure, Job Expectations GETTING TO KNOW YOU LET’S PRACTICE OUR SOCIAL SKILLS How Do We Greet Others? 1

1/17/17 Workplace circles We need pre-employment skills! Lets talk about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QjEfrTP 52I Let’s discuss the main points: What did you notice, or what is important to note about: • Professionalism? • Acting with integrity? • Communicating? • Working as part of a team? • Pushing yourself to succeed? 2

1/17/17 What are the Circles and who belongs in each circle? • Where do these people belong? • You • Your family members • Your best friend • Your co-worker • Teachers • Your boss • Strangers How do I adapt for each circle • Purple: Private Circle • Blue: Hug Circle • Green: Far Away Hug Circle • Yellow: Handshake Circle • Orange: Wave Circle • Red: Stranger Circle Communication and social skills in the workplace • It’s not all about getting a job. It’s about KEEPING the job you get too! • Customer service / professionalism • Safety: Circles, disclosure, job expectations 3

1/17/17 A few scenarios • “You didn’t tell me to do that, so I didn’t. It’s not my job.” • “I was up so late last night, I can’t do anything extra at work today. I don’t even want to be here” • “I haven’t washed my uniform all week. Look at these stains.” • “I ran out of supplies, so I guess I’m done here.” • “I’ve always done it this way. I’m not going to change it.” Information from https://www.stanfield.com/product/lifesmart-curriculum-jobsmart-1-w1061-123/ Questions?? Thank you! Ashley Meyer, M.Ed. Western Region ASD Network Coordinator ameyer@esu13.org 4