BARCLAYS LIFESKILLS
STUDENT RESOURCE
Gatsby Benchmarks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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transferable skills young people need now and for their future careers
Help young people to develop core transferable skills through practical lesson plans from Barclays LifeSkills .
ith COVID-19 disrupting education and the labour
W market , and technological advances increasing the pace of change , today ’ s young people need to be more versatile than any previous generation .
It ’ s important that young people recognise and continue developing transferable skills as they join the workforce of today , as these will continue to serve them in future roles which may yet not exist .
1 LEADERSHIP
is about supporting , encouraging and motivating others in order to achieve a shared goal .
This lesson encourages students to explore the concept of leadership , its different styles and the importance of teamwork and inclusion when being a leader . By the end of the lesson students will be able to :
• Identify key leadership qualities
• Give a wide variety of examples of leadership and recognise that anyone can be a leader
• Understand the importance of teamwork as part of being a leader
• Understand how to promote inclusivity while practising leadership skills in a classroom or workplace scenario
2 AIMING HIGH ( PROACTIVITY )
is the ability to set clear , tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them as well as taking the initiative and making things happen , instead of always reacting to what happens around you .
This lesson supports students in recognising the importance of aiming high and how to identify opportunities to be proactive and reach their future goals . By the end of the lesson students will be able to :
• Identify opportunities to aim high in their everyday lives
• Understand the difference between being proactive and reactive
• Recognise how being proactive can help them aim high and achieve their goals
3 ADAPTABILITY
is the ability to cope and thrive in changing conditions .
This lesson helps students to understand the concept of adaptability , why how you respond to change is important and how to apply adaptive thinking . By the end of the lesson students will be able to :
• Understand why adaptability is a core skill for the future world of work
• Identify the traits , skills and characteristics that make someone adaptable
• Understand that adaptability skills can be developed by anyone and be applied in many situations — not just at moments of major change
4 PROBLEM SOLVING
is the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge .
This lesson equips young people with an adaptable approach to solving problems , large or small . It includes a video and scenarios that encourage development of practical problem solving skills which can be useful for learning , day-to-day life , and when in employment . By the end of the lesson students will be able to :
• Identify problems of different scales and what is needed to solve them
• Illustrate the use of an adaptable approach to solving problems
• Understand that problem solving is a core transferable skill and identify its usefulness in a work setting
• Work on a problem solving activity in a team
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COMMUNICATION ( LISTENING AND PRESENTING )
is the receiving , retaining and processing of information or ideas as well as the oral transmission .
This lesson helps students to explore different types of communication and how to effectively adapt their communication style . By the end of the lesson students will be able to :
• Identify the essential aspects of good communication , including its contribution to effective teamwork
• Demonstrate essential aspects of listening and presenting and other forms of communication
• Explain potential consequences of poor communication at work
6 CREATIVITY
is the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas .
This lesson encourages students to stretch their creativity to support their learning across the curriculum and create opportunities in the workplace . By the end of the activity students will be able to :
• Explain and identify how creative skills can be useful at school and work
• Demonstrate ways of working together to reach creative conclusions
• Use different methods of creative thinking to find solutions
7 RESILIENCE
( STAYING POSITIVE )
is about the ability to use tactics and strategies to overcome setbacks and achieve goals .
This lesson helps students to develop the skills needed to overcome setbacks by exploring how they could respond in different situations . By the end of the lesson students will be able to :
• Explain the importance of staying positive ( resilience ), including in relation to the workplace
• Understand the importance of learning from experiences , even if they are negative
• Explain different strategies they can use to build resilience and manage personal challenges and setbacks
ABOUT BARCLAYS LIFESKILLS
The LifeSkills programme inspires and supports 11- to 24-year-olds to develop the core employability skills to help them succeed in the world of work . It brings together educators , businesses , young people and parents . barclayslifeskills . com