Identify strategies for balancing work and family.

Identification should include

• time management skills
• organization of responsibilities
• stress management techniques
• conflict resolution
• strong family and work values
• an understanding of the stages of the family and career life cycle.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What is the relationship between family circumstances and work productivity?
• Why is it important to balance work and family roles?
• What is the relationship among community activities, responsibilities, and work and family roles?

Communication

• When should an employee communicate personal/family problems in a professional setting?
• What communication skills does one need to balance work and family roles?

Leadership

• How can one address and resolve conflict regarding work and family roles?
• What skills, qualities, and values do family members need to become leaders?

Management

• What management skills does one need to set priorities at work and at home?
• What management skills help deal with issues at different stages of the family life cycle?