Expert tips on management communications and the power of storytelling
At the center of a person's character is his/her value system, according to the Singapore Ministry of Education's new education plan. I couldn't agree more. Values are at the core of any culture--country, ethnic group, corporate, family, etc., which is why values-based stories are the heart of the Corporate Storytelling system.
The Ministry based its goals for education on the assumption that values "shape a person's beliefs, attitudes and actions"..."and therefore form the core of the framework of 21st century competencies." Do you agree?
6The middle ring signifies the Social and Emotional Competencies—skills necessary for children to recognise and manage their emotions, develop care and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, as well as to handle challenging situations effectively.
7The outer ring of the framework represents the 21st century skills necessary for the globalised world we live in. These are:
5Knowledge and skills must be underpinned by values. Values define a person’s character. They shape the beliefs, attitudes and actions of a person, and therefore form the core of the framework of 21st century competencies.
6The middle ring signifies the Social and Emotional Competencies—skills necessary for children to recognise and manage their emotions, develop care and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, as well as to handle challenging situations effectively.
7The outer ring of the framework represents the 21st century skills necessary for the globalised world we live in. These are: