So here is my update ... such as it is!
Today I interviewed for and have been offered a new role - Telecare Project Coordinator. It is a one year contract but it is the stepping stone I need to focus my career and use my skills more effectively - so:
Not one of the goals per se - but I already know one year has been stretched to two!
- Make a solid start in my new role - gain full understanding of the detail of the project and put in progress the key actions;
Seven weeks in post and today I presented a status report on the project to a 2 hour Board meeting. I haven't got the full 100% understanding but I have certainly established my presence and a reputation for being knowledgeable and achieving a united team.
- Gain a Project Management qualification - I have the skill and experience but the qualification would be a valuable addition and I need the challenge of learning again
No I haven't got the qualification YET ... my excuse? too busy? what I have achieved is that I won't be paying for it as intended ... I actually have two offers of funding on the table as I type ... very nice position to be in.
- In 2009 I had developing my coaching skills as a goal ... largely as a result of this I have been very humbled by the support and encouragement that I have received over the past few months and the solid friendships which have arisen from this. This is an area I aim to continue working at in 2010
Around half of my time at the moment in the office is coaching and influencing change ...
In the immediate day or so my sole goal is to occupy next door's Labrador while they are having their first Baby ... on the face of it I am glad not to be back at that stage in my life ...
You are probably more intrigued by this one than the rest ... was I glad to see the back of that dog? you bet! I didn't succeed completely at occupying her ... but I did achieve the status of 'I'm in charge' this at 11pm when she was trying to get into my bed ... "dog - on that mat, lie down and don't try breaking into my room again!" shut door rather forcefully. She slept like a baby after that!
Cathy
