Don't shave your wookie - Defibrillator useage and the Empire

This is only a few minutes long, but funny and helpful.  The author uses the Star Wars universe and characters to explain how to use an AED.

https://www.ted.com/talks/todd_scott_an_intergalactic_guide_to_using_a_defibrillator?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread

Copyright-free stories for gamification, storytimes, and displays

www.gutenberg.org

This is s great site for public domain stories that are not protected by copyright laws because their copyrights have expired.  You can use these stories for programs, learning gamification, and even displays.  Be careful about images and other versions of the stories though (films, tv programs) which may still be covered.

Dress Code Basics

If the CEO came in and invited you to a lunch meeting,

could you go as you are?"

Marilyn Feldstein,  Job Coach

Leaving your manager

"People don't leave jobs, they leave managers."

Beverly Kaye

Return your books!

Questions Employees Should Ask Their Managers About Their Development

Think about where you would like to be, professionally, in the next few years.  Do you have the skills/abilities needed?  You should begin to increase your skills now, so that when new opportunities come along you will be ready.  An importat step in this process is having regular conversations with your manager.  Part of her/his responsibility as managers is to to assist staff members with their professional development.  Here are ideas and phrases to get the conversation started:

In the future, I would like to move into (department.position).  What are the skills I would need to make this change?

I'd like to strengthen my skills in(area/subject), how can I get more training in these areas?

I think I could learn from (person). Is there a way I could shadow/work with her/him for a time?

I'd like to gain more experience with (topic/technique/skill).  What types of trainings are available?

I really enjoy (task) and would like to exapand my responsibilities to include (new task). What skills do I need to take on this new task?

In my current position, I don't have a chance to use my (your ability). Are there other tasks in the department/branch/office that I could do that would let me show my abilities?

I found these classes/webinars in (area).  Can I participate in these trainings to strengthen my abilities in (skill)?  

You need to be involved in your own development, and see opportunities to improve your skills.  You can also contact SD&T with questions about opportunities and classes.

Are you good at your job?

"Often, people are good at things they don't really care for."

Sir Ken Robinson