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Taylor Williams
PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE

Assignments

Two applied assignments per module — 26 in total. Assignments marked ★ feed a graded Mastery Artifact.

MODULE 1 · WELCOME TO TRUE NORTH: THE FOUNDATIONS OF CONFIDENT COMMUNICATION
1.1 — Communication Baseline ReflectionCourse Orientation — The 3 P's: Perform, Prepare, Prosper · In a 1-page written reflection, describe your current strengths and growth areas as a communicator. Identify one profess…
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1.2 — My True North Goals: Perform, Prepare, ProsperCourse Orientation — The 3 P's: Perform, Prepare, Prosper · A three-part written reflection, saved for later reference: (1) What I Want to Receive — what you want to get out of thi…
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MODULE 2 · DISCOVERING YOUR TALENTS: INTRODUCTION TO CLIFTONSTRENGTHS
2.1 — Complete Your CliftonStrengths AssessmentGallup CliftonStrengths · Complete the CliftonStrengths Top 5 assessment using the access code provided by Mylestone DMC/Gallup. Download and save…
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2.2 — At First Glance ReflectionGallup CliftonStrengths · Using the “Thinking About Your Signature Themes” worksheet, answer: What was your initial reaction to your report? How w…
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MODULE 3 · NAME IT, CLAIM IT, AIM IT: OWNING YOUR STRENGTHS
3.1 — Name It, Claim It, Aim It WorksheetGallup CliftonStrengths · For each of your top five CliftonStrengths themes, complete the worksheet: what resonates with you (Name It), when the t…
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3.2 — Outside PerspectiveGallup CliftonStrengths · Share your Signature Themes report with two to three people who know you well (coworker, classmate, family member, super…
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MODULE 4 · INTRODUCTION TO EVERYTHING DISC: UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION STYLES
4.1 — Complete Your Everything DiSC AssessmentWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Complete the Everything DiSC Workplace assessment using the access code emailed from Wiley. Download and save your Workp…
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4.2 — Reading Your MapWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · In a short written reflection, identify your DiSC style and dot placement, your top three priorities from your shading, …
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MODULE 5 · THE D STYLE: LEADING WITH DOMINANCE
5.1 — Identify and AdaptWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Think of someone in your life (real or a provided case study) with a D style. Using the Do's/Don'ts list, write three sp…
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5.2 — Message Rewrite ★Wiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Take a paragraph of your own writing (an email, discussion post, or project update) and rewrite it in under 100 words th…
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MODULE 6 · THE I STYLE: COMMUNICATING WITH INFLUENCE
6.1 — Identify and AdaptWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Think of someone in your life with an i style. Using the Do's/Don'ts list, write three specific things you would do diff…
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6.2 — Pitch It Their Way ★Wiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Write a 60-second verbal pitch for a class project or idea, framed the way an i-style listener would respond to best: en…
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MODULE 7 · THE S STYLE: COMMUNICATING WITH STEADINESS
7.1 — Identify and AdaptWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Think of someone in your life with an S style. Using the Do's/Don'ts list, write three specific things you would do diff…
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7.2 — Build the Bridge ★Wiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Write a short message (email or script) inviting an S-style colleague into a decision-making process in a way that provi…
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MODULE 8 · THE C STYLE: COMMUNICATING WITH CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
8.1 — Identify and AdaptWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Think of someone in your life with a C style. Using the Do's/Don'ts list, write three specific things you would do diffe…
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8.2 — Make the Case with Data ★Wiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Take an idea or recommendation you feel strongly about and write a one-paragraph, evidence-based case for it that a C-st…
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MODULE 9 · DISC MEETS EQ: STYLE-FLEXING AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
9.1 — Style-Flex Plan ★Wiley Everything DiSC Workplace · Identify a real person you want to work more effectively with. Write down their likely DiSC style and create a one-page …
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9.2 — EQ Reflection JournalWiley Everything DiSC Workplace · In 300–400 words, describe a recent situation where your emotional reaction (not your DiSC style) shaped the outcome of …
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MODULE 10 · THE CREDIBILITY CODE: PROJECTING CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE
10.1 — Credibility Code Video Series & WorksheetsCara Hale Alter, The Credibility Code · Watch the assigned Credibility Code video modules (Posture, Gestures, Vocal Skills, Eye Contact, The Derailers, Focus, A…
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10.2 — Recorded Self-IntroductionCara Hale Alter, The Credibility Code · Record a 60-second video introducing yourself professionally. Submit the video with a self-critique using the Credibilit…
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MODULE 11 · DEATH BY POWERPOINT: PRESENTATION DESIGN AND DELIVERY
11.1 — Audit the DeckDavid JP Phillips, “How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint” (TEDx) · Watch “How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint” (David JP Phillips, TEDx: https://youtu.be/Iwpi1Lm6dFo). Then open the True Nor…
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11.2 — Redesign a SlideDavid JP Phillips, “How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint” (TEDx) · Choose one of the dense DiSC style-detail slides you flagged in 11.1 and redesign it, applying at least four Death by Po…
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MODULE 12 · COMMUNICATING THROUGH CONFLICT: DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
12.1 — Difficult Conversation Case StudyCommunicating Through Conflict — Difficult Conversations · Using the Difficult Conversations worksheet, analyze a real or provided workplace conflict scenario: identify the signs …
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12.2 — Practice ScriptCommunicating Through Conflict — Difficult Conversations · Write a short script (8–10 exchanges) for a difficult conversation you may realistically face. Apply at least three tech…
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MODULE 13 · BRIDGING GENERATIONS & YOUR CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR CAPSTONE
13.1 — Generational Communication AnalysisGenerational Communication + Capstone Integration · Using the Generational Communication Grid, write a 1–2 page analysis of a real or hypothetical cross-generational commun…
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13.2 — Strengths & Style One-Pager ★Generational Communication + Capstone Integration · Create a one-page, portfolio-ready document combining your top five CliftonStrengths, your DiSC style, and a rehearsed 6…
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