Attitude & SWOC or SWOT Analysis

ATTITUDE
The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or

situation.
It may seem as if skills and experience are the most important characteristics of an
employee, but attitude plays an equal role. At workplaces a positive attitude is an
important trait that employers are looking for in their employees.
The five key attitudes that any employee must have are:
Respect for others
Respect in workplace doesn’t solely extend to the way employees interact with
management. Employees should also have a respectful attitude towards clients,
customers, as well as co-workers. One must respectfully disagree with others point
of view at work place if carries a different opinion on something.
Infectious enthusiasm about life
People who are enthusiastic about life in general radiate a positive energy to
everyone around. They take active participation in all the assignments, eagerly learn
new skills and ideas and quickly apply them to their work. This attitude towards life
can be developed with conscious effort by taking every challenge as an opportunity.
Commitment to the job
Organizations like to employee those employees who have greater commitment not
only towards their goals and incentives but also towards the position they are
employed for. Committed employees always show willingness to fulfil the duties of
their position via the development of new ideas to make the company better. When
committed individuals work together as a team towards company goals, everyone
benefits.
Innovative ideas and finding new ways

Employees with this attitude do not shy away from trying new things or finding a
new way to do things. Employers look for the employees who can think out of the
box and innovate new ideas to accomplish existing tasks and approach goals.
Employees with this attitude do not get effected with their failures while trying out
different ways and incessantly keep trying until they succeed.
Helpful to others
It is important to have a helpful attitude at work, whether that means assisting clients
and customers with their needs or helping co-workers accomplish over-all company
goals. The more helpful attitude the employees have, the more people want to be
around them at work and will to be partners with them on key projects and
initiatives.
10 Reasons Why Positive Attitude an Important Soft Skill at the Workplace:
A Positive Attitude Contributes to Your Success

Positive attitude paves way to better performance. Instead of finding excuses for
non-performance, a positive thinking individual will think of ways to accomplish
his/her task. Positive attitudes yield greater progress and hence, more
compensation or work perks.
Positive Attitude Builds Leadership Skills

Often you are required to work in a cross-section of functions, departments or
teams. In a diverse workplace, it is important to respect and follow everyone in the
team. This is possible through a positive attitude. As a leader, you will be required
to exhibit confidence and positivity to lead the team with the right attitude.
Your Colleagues Are Happy to Work with You

Your stress level will certainly affect those around you. At the workplace, when
the stress levels build-up, it will be difficult to keep a smiling face throughout your
challenges. However, with a positive attitude, you cannot just sort out your
problems, you will ensure that your peers don’t suffer. Happy peers or
subordinates are happier to improve their productivity. For little effort, you can get
more done. Improving your disposition will have a ripple effect that positively
influences everyone you come in contact with. A positive attitude helps
subordinates and leaders appreciate each other and work as a team for achieving
common objectives.
You Don’t Have to Worry About Losing Your Job
A bad attitude can get you fired; Bad attitude gets you nowhere. It simply follows
you wherever you go, and spreads a bad reputation. So, take it down a notch. For
your job security, make sure to never let go of your temper or mood.
Make the Right Decisions With a Positive Attitude
Having a positive attitude helps employees to make better decisions, objectively. It

triggers a healthy thought process, enabling employees to choose wisely and
logically.
Find Yourself Empowered to Take Tough Decisions
Positive people are also empowered. They are capable of saying no or standing up
for their rights. A positive attitude gives you the strength to take risks, allow
yourself some privileges, and own up to a mistake. Empowerment is the
consequence of a positive workplace.
Innovate and Keep Growing
Employees with an innovative attitude are happy to try something new. They will
not fear failure, as they find their way up the creative zone.
Motivate Others Work Harder

Positive attitude helps to motivate the team to overcome obstacles that they may
face during their job. A motivated team is happy to work harder, look for
innovative solutions, and feel like they have a personal stake in the company.
Improve Your Interpersonal Relations
A positive attitude helps not only the workplace but also helps to build customer
relations. Customers prefer to deal with someone positive in nature. A positive
attitude enables employees to share a better rapport with customers, earning
valuable customer loyalty.
Develop a Respectful Attitude Towards Others
Respect is a very important attitude in the workplace. Employees should also have
a respectful attitude whether they are interacting with clients and customers or their
teammates.
SWOT or SWOC Analysis

A comprehensive guide to creating your personal SWOT or SWOC
Analysis
What is a personal SWOTor SWOC Analysis? — ‘SWOT’ is an acronym for
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and threats .
The SWOT Analysis began its life in the ‘70s as a planning tool for analyzing a
professional project or business venture. Unchanged in its format, it’s still used
today to help businesses focus their thoughts, analyze their progress, and
strategically shape their decision-making.
But it’s more than just a business tool: a SWOT Analysis is a useful development
exercise that can help you identify and evaluate your own personal goals.
How to use a personal SWOT or SWOC Analysis
Thinking of a career change? Preparing for a job interview? Listing everything

down in a SWOT diagram will clarify your thoughts and help shape your
application or resume. It will also help you identify the unique strengths that
distinguish you from your competitors.
Plus, it has the added bonus of being really easy to do, without the need for prior
training. It’s simply four squares — two up, two down, labeled clearly.
Be aware that when creating a SWOT diagram, personal biases will shape your
answers. Even if you’re asking a colleague about your strengths and weaknesses,
they may have their own biases both for and against you. There’s also no
obligation to verify any statements or claims, meaning you could theoretically
claim anything.
Backing up statements with examples, or involving one or two external opinions,

is a great way to help minimize this issue and create a rock-solid analysis.
Defining your SWOT challenges

Let’s begin your personal SWOT Analysis. First, separate your diagram into your
four sections. Then, using all the information you’ve gathered, start writing out
your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Strengths
This is where you get to really show off. Remember to make it as personal as
possible. What skillset can you bring to the company or role?
Even better, what makes you unique. For example, if you’re a designer, having a
degree in art and design probably won’t set you apart, but having an award is
pretty special.
Think of everything you excel at, including specialist skills and knowledge that
benefit the organization.
List your professional skills and qualifications, including certifications.
Recall your key achievements, including successful projects and campaigns.
What other personal skills do you have? For example, are you calm under
pressure? Are you a great leader? A patient listener? If you have examples to back
these claims up, then all the better. And remember, these examples don’t
necessarily need to be actions performed in the workplace.
Do you have great industry contacts or leads? Write that down too.
Weaknesses
Be as honest as possible. This doesn’t mean being unnecessarily hard on yourself;

it just means being truthful. The goal here is self-improvement. For every
weakness, think about a way in which you could overcome it.
List all your professional bad habits. For example, do you struggle with group
participation? Do you need to brush up on your public speaking? Remember, no
one is good at everything, so don’t feel bad about listing three, four, five or ten
areas for improvement. It just shows you have a good degree of self-awareness.
Own it!
Think about your professional qualifications, and where you want to go. Are there
any skills you don’t have that if gained, would really strengthen your career?
Opportunities
Now it’s time to think about external influences. Your list of opportunities could
be personal or within the wider industry.
Look at how the industry is developing. Are there influential people you think are
worth keeping an eye on? Or perhaps there’s a new technology or service you
think could benefit you or the business.
Are there opportunities within the business that aren’t currently being exploited?
For example, a more efficient way of running a project?
Perhaps there’s a new job vacancy you think you’d be perfect for.
Are there any training courses you think would make you stronger at your job?
Refer back to your weaknesses section to inform your answers here.
Threats or Challenges.
For this final part of the SWOT Analysis, you’ll need to identify any external
obstacles that are standing between you and your vision of success.
Are any of your peers holding you back? Is there someone on the team who is
making your job harder? How could you approach this problem constructively?
Compare yourself to your peers. Are you being overshadowed by a more vocal or
ambitious colleague? What can you do about it?
Are there new processes or technologies pushing the industry forward, and your
lack of training means you’re trailing behind? Think about how you can fix this.

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ATTITUDE

The definition of an attitude is a way of feeling or acting toward a person, thing or

Respect for others

Infectious enthusiasm about life

Commitment to the job

Innovative ideas and finding new ways

10 Reasons Why Positive Attitude an Important Soft Skill at the Workplace:

A Positive Attitude Contributes to Your Success

Positive Attitude Builds Leadership Skills

Your Colleagues Are Happy to Work with You

You Don’t Have to Worry About Losing Your Job

Make the Right Decisions With a Positive Attitude

Having a positive attitude helps employees to make better decisions, objectively. It

Find Yourself Empowered to Take Tough Decisions

Innovate and Keep Growing

Motivate Others Work Harder

Improve Your Interpersonal Relations

Develop a Respectful Attitude Towards Others

SWOT or SWOC Analysis

How to use a personal SWOT or SWOC Analysis

Thinking of a career change? Preparing for a job interview? Listing everything

Backing up statements with examples, or involving one or two external opinions,

Defining your SWOT challenges

List your professional skills and qualifications, including certifications.

Recall your key achievements, including successful projects and campaigns.

Be as honest as possible. This doesn’t mean being unnecessarily hard on yourself;

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