Reinventing yourself - through Singapore and NZ eyes

ATEM - July 2009 RotoruaVicki 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

no moneymore

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

?

Help me!

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

Reinventing yourself- what direction?

• lateral

• enrich current job

• vertical

• exploratory

• realignment

• relocation

• self-employment

• give up paid work or job share

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 …

Work in progress

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!