Diane M. Strub, MWA DAD NACOP Training Conference August 18-19,
2010 Norman, Oklahoma
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Goal of this Session: Share some thoughts and insights to help
you be successful in your ARS career.
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What do you like about your job? What dont you like/frustrates
you? Do you feel successful? What can you change? What are your
career challenges?
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What does Success look like to you: Climbing the career ladder?
Salary? Self satisfaction? Quality work? Part of a successful team
/ inclusion? Recognition? How do I get lucky?
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Interpersonal Skills Research of successful individuals show
they attribute their success to interpersonal skills (85%) and
technical skills (15%).
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Interpersonal Skills Communication and self projection o
Positive thinking o Good listener o Can do attitude o Team player o
Glass half full / half empty o Humor/Laughter
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Organizational Skills Are you organized? How do you prioritize
multiple tasks and juggle many hats? What kind of time management
tool do you use?
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Increased Knowledge Base What are you reading? Utilize your
resources? o P&Ps o Reference Guides o Manuals o Job Aids Be a
life long learner
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Increased Technical Ability T T raining A A bilities W W
eaknesses S S trengths SWAT Analysis
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Details Teams/ Committees /Task Groups Special Assignments
Shadowing opportunities Build a plan for your success Evaluate your
environment Evaluate your personal situation Be open to
opportunities Build an IDP
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Luck: preparation meeting opportunity! Prepare for that lucky
break The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter
Drucker Formal Training Self Development Build yourself a strong
network Every day a job interview!
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Do understand every day you are on the job you are on a job
interview. Do foster a can do attitude! Dont wait for an
opportunity to come before you prepare
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Do what you can with what you have right where you are. Teddy
Roosevelt Unless a person undertakes more than they can possibly
do, they will never do all they possibly can. Do be willing to
learn from your mistakes!
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The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their
commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of
endeavor. Vince Lombardi Dont sit back and expect opportunity to
knock on your door. If you dont prepare for it, you may not
recognize it nor will anyone else recognize you as a candidate for
that opportunity
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Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built
the ark; professionals built the Titanic.
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Dont be afraid to ask for some advice. Seek assistance on how
to reach achieve your success.
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Do learn how to deal with the tyranny of the urgent. Manage the
stress, prioritize, and do your best. Do strive for balance between
your work life and your personal life.
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Define your success Tap into all available resources. Start
today: o Meet some new people today. o Be a life long learner. o
Work on a legitimate IDP. Be content with your choices. Plan how to
achieve it.