Self Development: How to Help Yourself and ARS

National AO Conference Colorado Springs, CO April 23-27, 2001

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Presenters:

Diane M. Strub, AAO, Midwest Area Deb Larson, Acctg Tech, Northern Plains Sheila Zeto, LAO, North Atlantic

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Goal of this Session: Provide you some tools, resources and tips to help you climb the ladder of success in your ARS career

Lets Loosen Up!

Write down, as fast and furious as you can, what frustrates you about your present job; what do you worry about; what are your career challenges? Ready, Set, Write!

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What does a successful LAO look like to you?

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Interpersonal Skills

How well you communicate is key to how you relate to your supervisor, your staff, your customers. Research of successful individuals show they attribute their success to interpersonal skills (85%) and technical skills (15%)

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Organizational Skills

Would you call yourself 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? Who are you networking with? Where are your resources? Be a sponge!

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Increased Technical Ability

What What What What

training have you taken? training do you need? are your strengths & weaknesses? does your IDP look like?

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Learn to Give and Take Direction

How well do you take direction? How well do you lead your staff? Supervisory training is a must! Who is your mentor?

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Success Stories Diane, Sheila, Deb Success Stories audience?

Dos and Donts

Take control of your own career. Do not wait for things to happen to you but be open to opportunities. Luck is simply preparation meeting opportunity! The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter Drucker

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Consider yourself the first beneficiary of your work. Consider it an exercise in developing yourself. Foster a can do attitude!

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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. 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 Jump in, be willing to take risks, be willing to ask for help, move ahead.

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Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titantic.

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Dont be afraid to be in the discomfort zone, the risk zone, trying something new, being more than you are now and stretching yourself to new limits.

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You need to learn how to deal with the tyranny of the urgent. Manage the stress, prioritize, and do your best. Strive for balance between your work life and your personal life.

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Visit your research personnel; ask questions about their research. Sense of humor mandatory! Dont be afraid to laugh at yourself. Learn how to delegate. Theres more than one way to skin a cat! Empower your staff to be creative.

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Individual Development Plan

Brochure Sample IDP

LAO Training Matrix Suggested Reading List Things to Consider

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SMART Center Useful Web sites Program Information

New Leader Program LEAD CARE

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Dr. Seuss Poem Addresses of Presenters Evaluation Form

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Your career is what you make it. Be proactive. Utilize all your resources available to you. Challenge:

Make new contacts while at the meeting. Plan your IDP and go to training! Read pick one book off the list to read! Volunteer. Find a Mentor

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Strive for WOW!

I love my job! Your customers love your service! You feel valued and have a sense of accomplishment! You are in a good place!