9781422277898

Organization & Problem-Solving

Yet the good news is that these skills—organization and problem-solving—can be developed over time. It simply takes practice and patience. As future leaders, teens need to be organized and able to solve challenging problems so that they can remain focused (whether in school, on the field, or in their relationships). These skills will prevent kids from wasting energy on less important or unnecessary things, and ultimately help them carry out their day-to- day and big-picture tasks.

What to Expect From This Book

This book is like a class course all on its own.

The subject? Organization and problem-solving skills.

By the end of this book, students should have a firm grasp on why organizational and problem-solving skills are so important, what they look like, and how they can be developed. Students will learn how having these skills will not only make them more effective leaders but will also help them become better students, friends, and future employees (if not future business owners and entrepreneurs). First, students will be shown the logic and reason behind making choices (an important part of problem-solving). Understanding such logic can help them streamline their decision-making process across many different areas of life (from choosing where to apply to college to what to wear to school on Friday). Next, student readers will be introduced to the wonderful world of “mistakes” (in other words, the consequences of poor choices). They’ll learn that mistakes aren’t inherently bad and in fact can be a useful and necessary part of growth. Helpful tips will be shared that students can use to deal with mistakes and learn from them. Since an essential element of good leadership is good communication, this book will also talk about listening skills in the context of working with others to resolve problems. Examples will be provided from which readers can learn how to identify which sources (including books, websites, and people) are reliable for giving quality advice and information. After discussing these general principles of organization and problem-solving, readers will then learn how to apply these principles to their schoolwork and other areas in which they’d like to succeed. Students will learn ways to improve their reading comprehension, research, and presentations by being more organized.

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