Adult Learning Approach

The 5 Habits learning experience is based on the latest Adult Learning Techniques. Instead of just listening or reading to fall asleep, you’ll…

  • Build upon your existing knowledge

  • Real-life stories (yours and ours)

  • Solve problems familiar to you

  • Fun DIY exercises using your life

  • Self-assessments about your life

  • Celebrate your success

The 5 Habits helps you build on what you already know and do, giving you a new perspective on how to make your life more fun and fulfilling.

Enjoy these sample exercises from the book that will help you personalize what you read.

Story

Emma was the office manager for a 45-person technology company. She told the CEO that she had always wanted to learn more about accounting, so he trained her to prepare customer invoices and track accounts receivable in QuickBooks.

A few weeks later, Emma mentioned attending an Accounting 101 class every Saturday through the university's continuing education program. She hoped that if she learned more independently, she would be allowed to help with more of the company's accounting. The CEO loved her enthusiasm!

Not only did her Innovative plan handle the company’s accounting, but it also reimbursed the tuition. Emma was excited as she accomplished her new Vision of herself in the company and earned her reward.

Practice As You Learn

Take a piece of paper and write five ways to sharpen a pencil. Were you innovative?

Good “innovation” takes some effort. Take the time to explore ideas “outside the box.”

Assessment

Rate yourself on a scale of 1-5

(1=low, 5=high)

1- I love to celebrate.

1------2------3------4------5

2- I celebrate each step of the Change Journey.

1------2------3------4------5

3- I look at failure or mistakes as positive.

1------2------3------4------5

4- My celebrations are planned and intentional.

1------2------3------4------5

ANSWER: If you feel a need to raise any of your scores, you know how to do it by now!

Quiz

Which of these statement are true about INNOVATION?

[ ] Create something new

[ ] Change something that exists

[ ] Used during project planning

[ ] Used when developing a solution

Answer: You Innovate something that exists, so #1 Create is false.

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