DCP Character Irving ISD

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CHARACTERPracticum in Irving ISD

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Character A person’s character is who they are It tells what they are to are not capable of

becoming


CharacterDesirable character traits Responsibility Loyalty Honesty Trustworthiness Dependability Reliability Initiative Self-discipline

Instructors require evidence of Instructors require evidence of character traits from their studentscharacter traits from their students

Employers require evidence Employers require evidence of character traits from their of character traits from their employeesemployees


Character

An instructor expects students to work along and together toward achieving An instructor expects students to work along and together toward achieving success in the coursesuccess in the course

The wise student should work with the instructor to achieve educational The wise student should work with the instructor to achieve educational successsuccess

An employer expects employees to work together An employer expects employees to work together toward achieving the objectives of the companytoward achieving the objectives of the company

The wise employee interested in having a good The wise employee interested in having a good relationship with an employer helps employer relationship with an employer helps employer achieve successachieve success


Character

Students to develop certain desirable traits that Students to develop certain desirable traits that help them perform their work well so that the help them perform their work well so that the student succeeds academicallystudent succeeds academically

An employer, in return for salary or wages and An employer, in return for salary or wages and fringe benefits paid to employees, expects fringe benefits paid to employees, expects employees to develop certain desirable traits that employees to develop certain desirable traits that help them perform their jobs well so that help them perform their jobs well so that company succeedscompany succeeds


CharacterLoyalty

Firm expects loyalty from employees Communicate with supervisor with any problem

or complaint Solve internal problems internally Do not criticize goods or services outside

company

““If you don’t like something about our company, If you don’t like something about our company, tell me. If there is something you really like about tell me. If there is something you really like about

us, please tell others.” us, please tell others.”


CharacterLoyalty Employees are goodwill ambassadors for

company Keep strategies within company Be proud of work company does and work you

do for company If you cannot feel faithfulness and allegiance to

company, seek another job


CharacterHonesty

Reputation for honesty important in developing a good relationship with employers and co-workers

Honest employee extremely valuable to businesses – a big problem is dishonest employees

““How does taking a couple of $1 pens home with How does taking a couple of $1 pens home with me damage my company? A $7 stapler? $2 out of me damage my company? A $7 stapler? $2 out of the petty cash fund for a coke and some crackers? the petty cash fund for a coke and some crackers?

A $5 tool? My company can afford these little A $5 tool? My company can afford these little things, can’t it?” things, can’t it?”


CharacterHonesty Supplies Theft

Need honest employees: not steal anything from them, not even office supplies

If you take these items — which is really stealing — you have taken around $14 from company

Assume company has at least 30 other employees and each pilfered same

A loss of $420 occurs. If this thievery goes on every week, company loses equivalent of one employee’s salary


CharacterHonesty Time Theft

If scheduled to work 8 hours a day with two 15-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch break, need to work 8 hours a day … many people don’t stay on task, arrive late to work, and take extra breaks during day

Eating on the job Extend break or lunch times or spend too much time

socializing with co-workers or personal callers Take company’s money to sit around while

company pays them to work … Stay on task!


CharacterHonesty Phone Abuse, etc.

Personal long distance calls on company phone actually steals money from company

Charge these calls to home telephone The more money you lose for your company, the

more money you will lose You might not only lose money but also lose your job

completely!


CharacterHonesty Truth

Tell the truth in all work matters Never lie on job application, timesheets, or expense

statements Never cheat a customer, another employee, or

employer in any way Tell employer and others the truth when questioned As an honest employee, be on way to acceptability

and good human relations in any business


CharacterTrustworthiness When employer trusts an employee, means that

employer can ask employee to do something beyond the call of duty and expect employee to accomplish it Closing up business at end of day Supervising others Handling company money or keeping a tool room or

supply room requires trust Complete a task like these earns employer’s trust


CharacterDependability & Reliability Related to trustworthiness Agree to carry out a task under agreed-upon

procedures Handling positions and situations of

responsibility are observed Doing a job well and completing on time builds

reputation for being dependable and reliable Valuable to any employer


CharacterInitiative

Willing to take the first step in seeing that work gets done

Motivated to do well and enthusiastic about job Industrious – hard worker – diligent about

completing responsibilities

Suppose that you have caught up on your work for Suppose that you have caught up on your work for a short time. Rather than sit and wait for a short time. Rather than sit and wait for

someone to tell you what to do next, take the someone to tell you what to do next, take the initiative to find another task: take inventory of initiative to find another task: take inventory of

tools, reorganize the supply cabinet, clean, and so tools, reorganize the supply cabinet, clean, and so on.on.


CharacterInitiative Sees job or task that needs to be done and

does it without being asked … going beyond call of duty

Although hired for specific type of work or job, situations arise in most companies that require helping out beyond immediate responsibility Employees become ill or have family emergencies

that require absence, but work still has to be done Co-worker has an unforeseen overload and

really needs a hand to get a project completed


CharacterInitiative Willingness to pitch in and help out displays

initiative Overall attitude of helpfulness makes the

company run more smoothly and improves the work situation


Character Self-Discipline & Responsibility Decide to do things because they are profitable

and best choice among the alternatives available to help toward goals

Accept responsibility for self when motivated to accomplish goals

Being self-disciplined is a part of accepting responsibility for own actions

Structure time to cultivate and use talents and abilities for betterment of company and self


Character Self-Discipline & Responsibility Learn to handle emotions Emotional, childish outbursts and unreasonable

displays of anger cause others to question maturity

Avoid irrational assumption that you have to express all your feelings

Control of feelings Anger and irritation can be changed without

compromising integrity.


What is Character? Maintains honesty Is trustworthy Is dependable Is reliable Initiates project/works without being told “what”

to do Self-disciplined


Loyalty Go to appropriate personnel with problems or

concerns Remember that you ALWAYS represent your

company/business You have a sense of pride You are able to keep company “secrets”


Honesty Being honest makes you valuable You do not take supplies that you do not need

for work You take appropriate amounts of time for lunch

and breaks You come to work on time and leave on time


Trustworthiness You will go beyond the “call of duty” if asked to You successfully complete your work tasks You Work while at work


Dependability and Reliability Carry out tasks under the agreed upon

procedures You are able to handle a position of

responsibility You make sure that your job is done well and in

a timely manner


Initiative You are willing to take the first step You are motivated to take on new tasks You “help out” when needed


Self-Discipline andResponsibility You make appropriate choices You accept responsibility for your own actions You structure your time wisely You use all of your talents and abilities to

complete a task


Top Eight Behaviors That Cause On-the-Job Difficulties1. Dishonesty and lying

2. Irresponsibility, goofing off, and attending to personal business on company time

3. Arrogance, ego problem, and excessive aggressiveness

4. Absenteeism and lateness


Top Eight Behaviors That Cause On-the-Job Difficulties5. Not following instructions or ignoring company

policies

6. Whining or complaining about the company or the job

7. Absence of commitment, concern, or dedication

8. Laziness and lack of motivation and enthusiasm


Watch your thoughts …

they become word.


Watch your words …

they become actions.


Watch your actions …

they become habits.


Watch your habits …

they become character.


Watch your character …

it becomes your destiny.

--Frank Outlaw


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