Slide 1Scaling the Hurdles by Engr. (Mrs.) Nnoli Akpedeye

A presentation by

Engr. (Mrs.) Nnoli Akpedeye FNSE, FNICE, PMP, FMP

National Vice President, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)

Career Transitions

Scaling the Hurdles

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Whether Transition is Forced or Voluntary, consider the following:

– The WIIFM: What’s In It For Me?– How should I equip myself for success?

• professional development• experience• use existing networks

– How is this aligned to my long-term goals?• Develop a PEP for ‘Project ME’

Before you commit

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Socio-Economic – It’s all about the ‘Benjamins’– Status versus satisfaction/self actualisation

Psychological – Fear of failure

Me, Myself & I– Negativism– Interpersonal

relationships

The Hurdles (Challenges)

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Sally Pearson 100m Hurdles 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist

Learn from the Pros

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"To become a good hurdler you require three key skills: – speed, – excellent flexibility and – extreme elastic strength.

Sally Pearson has all of those in abundance”.Colin Jackson,

former 110m hurdles world champion

Pearson in full flight has variously been described as– a stone skimmed across a lake, or – water in a stream flowing over boulders.

Like all great hurdlers she appears not to so much jump into each hurdle as float over them.

Hurdlers’ Creed

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Speed – Start now; start strong

Flexibility– Build options/scenarios– One problem; multiple solutions

Elastic Strength– Develop innate, latent strength– Focus, confidence, risk appetite

Scaling the Hurdles of Career Transitions

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Establish scope & set target completion date for onboarding.

Communicate openly and regularly with key stakeholders (team, customers, leaders, external parties).

Maintain status quo ante until mutual acceptance & respect is earned.

Introduce changes gradually; minimise pain. Feel and show genuine concern/care for people. Work hard; have fun; have a life!

Tips for Success

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TemplatesProgress chart – Upward arrow

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You can acquire what you desire if you perspire and do not retire

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TemplatesProgress chart – Upward arrow

THANK YOU!

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