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Can you evaluate Poonam’s conduct in terms of the four dimensions of decisiveness? Provide an explanation for each
point. For example: understanding the opportunity—Poonam realised she could sell her woollen socks in both her
village and online.
Initiative
The ability to take charge and act in a situation before others is referred to as initiative. After you've determined what you
want to do, the next step is to do it. There are times when we recognise what action we need to take but do not take it
because we believe we are incapable of doing any task. In such cases, it is critical to reach out to those we work with in
order to brainstorm ideas and inspire us to believe in our talents.
Let us read the story about Sunny, who wanted to work in the field of jewellery design.
Sunny was always interested in jewellery designing. He studied the latest international styles BE EFFECTIVE
and would keep practising designing jewellery on his laptop. However, his family wanted TAKE INITIATIVE
him to study coding and work in a software company. After two years of struggling with
what to do, Sunny spoke to his teacher. She encouraged him and made him realise that he needed to take command of his
life. He then summoned the strength to speak to his family. He described that he had the talent to design jewellery and the
skills to run an entrepreneurial venture because of what he had learnt in school about business. His family was convinced
and Sunny finally started selling his designs online. He is now well-known for his skills in and around his town.
Discuss with your partner on how Sunny took the initiative to start his endeavour. List the steps he had to take to set it up.
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal refers to dealing with associations/relationships. This may be between two or more people. Thus,
interpersonal skills are the abilities required to collaborate with others.
We are always conversing with and working with others in our daily lives. We are always interacting with others, whether
it is on the bus or in class while eating lunch. This also applies to entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs collaborate with people from all walks of life. Because of their talent and hard work, they may be able to
work with them. In such a circumstance, the kind of people who operate in a team may differ. They may have different
appearances, speak in different ways, and hold different beliefs. In such a circumstance, it is critical for an entrepreneur
as well as each member of the team to respect one another and their differences.
As a result, if an entrepreneur wants his or her business to develop and succeed, he or she must collaborate with a
number of others. As a result, it is critical that we learn how to engage with others. Here are some ideas on how to go
about it.
Listening
It is critical to pay attention while someone speaks. When someone shares something, it is usually because the individual
has thought about it or because it is how they feel. Listening to what someone is saying with interest helps to create
trust with that individual.
Body Language
When working with people, our facial expressions, gestures, and postures are crucial. While listening, if you indicate that
you are interested in talking to the person by smiling and leaning forward in the chair, the person will feel more at ease
and will likely talk more.
Positive Outlook
In general, having a good attitude entails being optimistic about situations, interactions, and oneself. People with a
positive mindset are optimistic and see the best in every circumstance. However, if you are having unpleasant feelings,
it is a good idea to talk about them with someone you trust and figure out why you are feeling that way. It is critical to
maintain a positive attitude when receiving and providing feedback.
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