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Reinventing yourself - through Singapore and NZ eyes. ATEM - July 2009 Rotorua Vicki 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
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Reinventing yourself - through Singapore and NZ eyes ATEM - July 2009 Rotorua Vicki 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 nomoney more
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
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
lateral enrich current job vertical exploratory realignment relocation self-employment give up paid work or job share Reinventing yourself- what direction?
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 …
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!