Reinventing yourself - through Singapore and NZ eyes
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Reinventing yourself - through Singapore and NZ eyes
ATEM - July 2009 RotoruaVicki Drewe and Shona Ramsay
24 May 1959 – over 106,000 people walked over the newly opened Auckland Harbour Bridge
Reinventing yourself- what’s ahead
• stories from Singapore and New Zealand
• situation today• my nirvana• give me the keys• what direction• getting moving• reflecting and
reviewing
Reinventing yourself- the life of Vicki
• started University of Newcastle in 1985 and still there today
• part time till 2004: different areas and Faculties• 2004-5: Faculty Manager• 2006: Manager, Admissions and Enrolments• 2007: Deputy Academic Registrar, Student
Administration• 2008-9: Deputy Academic Registrar, Singapore• 2009: the BIG 50 party
Reinventing yourself- the life of Shona
• completed university and began in retail 1980• moved to Dunedin College of Education 1997 –
Student and Academic Services Manager• moved to Ministry of Education 2003 – Sector
Liaison Manager• moved to New Zealand Qualifications Authority
2008 – senior policy analyst• 2009 – series of celebratory meals for BIG 50
Reinventing yourself- international/national situation
no moneymore
Reinventing yourself- my nirvana
• time to self-assess and stocktake• what do I like/enjoy: values and interests• need for perspective: seek feedback• situational/environmental constraints• what do I invest in learning/changing
?
Help me!
Reinventing yourself- give me the keys
• versatility, flexibility and professionalism• competencies• add value• manage upwards• where to from here
Jacko and Madonna – different paths
Reinvention
Barbie• she has had 108 jobs
over the years including presidential candidate, astronaut, Olympian and veterinarian
• the forever young Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday by getting a new face, a new tattoo and a fabulous new home
Reinventing yourself- what direction?
• lateral
• enrich current job
• vertical
• exploratory
• realignment
• relocation
• self-employment
• give up paid work or job share
Reinventing yourself- getting moving
• write it down – it is more likely to happen• six months – I am going to …• three years – I hope to …• lifetime – I want to …• prioritise – what do you want to work on first,
second, third …
Work in progress
Reinventing yourself- reflecting and reviewing
• review dates – check your plan, adjust or re-do if necessary
• review your priorities – they change• reflect on your progress – are there blockages
you need to be attending to• keep your environment awareness current –
one day there may be more money!
Reinventing yourself- in summary
• pathways of Vicki and Shona• current situation• goals• tools• action• review• success!