Module 1: What is Manufacturing? – Lesson 5: Characteristics of High Performance Workers and Their Rewards

Students must understand what the characteristics of a high performance worker include. It is important for students to know what characteristics they need to develop to be a high performance worker themselves.

Student Activity – Exploring High Performance Characteristics (page 34 in text)

This activity can be done in groups or even whole class depending on the access to technology.  Explore the following websites:

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/characteristics-high-performance-employee-41338.html

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/231383

Have students record the major characteristics that make up a high performance worker.  Lead a discussion with the class about a self-assessment of their own characteristics and which they need to work on to become a high performing worker.

The main characteristics to focus on include (not a total inclusive list):

• manage their time
• complete their workload
• seek input and feedback
• self-directed
• continue to learn new responsibilities
• eager to handle challenges
• people-oriented and strong relationship-building skills
• keeps cool under pressure

Students should also be aware of the rewards and benefits of being a high performance worker.

These rewards include:

• Chance to build a career
• More fulfilling work
• Better working conditions
• Higher wages