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« on: January 08, 2009, 04:55:34 pm » |
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Well as long as I have goals and accomplishments on the brain this week... let's look ahead for 2009. Do you feel comfortable posting your goals for the year?
I'll put down some of mine and will plan to come back and update this thread throughout the year as I accomplish some of them. Although I am focusing here on professional goals, you can do professional or personal as you wish.
Will anyone be brave enough to join me and make their commitment public???
1) Lead a PowerPoint 2007 Study Group (planned for Jan/Feb 2009).
2) Lead an Outlook 2007 Study Group (planning for Mar/Apr 2009).
3) Pass the PowerPoint 2007 Certification Exam by June 1, 2009.
4) Pass the Outlook 2007 Certification Exam by June 1, 2009.
5) Pass the Access 2007 Certification Exam by September 1, 2009.
6) Write an article and submit it for publication (note, my goal is not necessarily to be published - because I don't have control over that part!!!)
7) Review options for returning to college and choose what major I would pursue.
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gee4
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2009, 05:05:16 pm » |
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Marie,
I am actually wondering if it's worth upgrading my version of MOS Certification. Do you think it's worth it even if the version I am using in work is older?
I would either like to stay in this role and be busier, or find my ideal job somewhere else, if that's possible.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2009, 05:46:51 pm » |
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Since you think you may be looking for a job within the next year or two, I think it is worth upgrading. It may not be required in the next job, but knowing ahead of time what is coming as a standard always ends up being a positive. If I remember correctly, your MOS is in 2000? 2003 does not have enough difference to justify recertifying, but 2007 has an enormous number of changes in the user interface. Plus a new certification pursuit might give you an activity to reduce the boredom you are currently experiencing!!!  |
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gee4
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2009, 07:13:32 pm » |
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Yes I have 2000 certification. Since I haven't experienced much beyond XP, is there a lot to pick up in 2007? I've not seen 2007 yet.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2009, 08:13:20 pm » |
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The functionality is mostly the same, but everything is in a new place.  |
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Cathy S
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2009, 05:49:50 pm » |
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My challenges for 2009 are a mixed bag of home and work:
Work - there are changes in who I support and the structure of the role - which will be a challenge all it's own. My contract runs until October this year and we are working hard to find the right niche for me to stay here in a permanent role; so I have a number of projects which will increase my visibility with the powers that be and I need to complete those really well.
Training - I am seriously considering taking the IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management.
Home - I have issues to sort out with an adult 'child' still at home and demotivated; I have recently taken over as Treasurer at Church so establishing myself in that will be challenging. After several knee injuries I am determined to get back to some good (not necessarily heavy going) hill walking with my dogs this year - so I have set myself the goal of a day's walking one weekend each month.
Personally - During the past year I have discovered that I am quite skilled as a team working and life coach. The result of this has been a much happier team of people to work with and a new really good friend. I aim to build on this during 2009 and to set an example I want to challenge myself to do something which overcomes a lifetime of fear of heights so I am looking to organise a team activity day which will provide this Challenge for me and where they can be supportive.
So quite a bit to pack into the next 10 months! I'll get started and try and let you know how I go on from time to time.
Cathy
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msmarieh
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2009, 04:01:48 pm » |
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Come on people, don't be afraid to post your goals. Writing them down increases your chances of success exponentially!!! How about picking just one goal that you are willing to commit to during the next 3 months??? |
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gee4
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2009, 04:07:56 pm » |
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Marie I think you scared them off....  They've all gone for a lie down! |
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gee4
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« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2009, 04:09:21 pm » |
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That's funny! Personally, I don't come out from hibernation until the first daffodil springs...lol
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happyclappy
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« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2009, 04:24:56 pm » |
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Apart from learning my new job, I'm doing my last bit of law school so I have far too much studying on the horizon.
After I have done my exams, I will get some sleep.
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JessW
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« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2009, 05:26:01 pm » |
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"Chickens"?
Never! Just thinking!
2009 goal - pay rise! (no joke, I would really like a pay rise!)
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happyclappy
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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2009, 05:48:40 pm » |
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Now, a pay rise is a good goal. So many companies are shedding staff, freezing pay or cutting it. Good luck.
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msmarieh
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« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2009, 06:46:51 pm » |
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OK... Let's use pay rise (or raise as we'd call it over here) as an example.... Obviously you have limited control over that outcome, but there are steps you can take. What do you plan to do to accomplish that goal? |
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msmarieh
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« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2009, 06:54:11 pm » |
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Well happy - completion of law school is certainly a goal and an accomplishment!!!
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