As requested, I’ve compiled some insights and advice on how to become a better #writer, especially when writing is not a core requirement of your role. It’s all about getting your message across to achieve your goals, sounding like the professional you are, and reading more Stephen King.
Some people have asked me why I put “aspiring project manager” in my byline. The reason is simple: while I’m not a project manager by job title, I do manage a lot of projects, and would like to develop further in this field. Planning, organising, stakeholder management, it was never what I wanted to be when I grew up, but it’s what I’ve found myself doing and what I enjoy.
As a Learning & Development Coordinator, one of the most challenging questions is get asked is about computer skills. “Coco,” my colleagues will say, “I’m no good with computers. I want to improve.“ Or: “I’ve just completed a one to one with one of my staff members, and they would like some support to develop their IT skills. Can you help?”
Of course. I can always help. But this type of request is among the most complex ones I receive (and therefore, in my opinion, one of the most interesting ones). Read on to find out why!
As some of you may know, I worked at a university before I made the transition to training and adult education. I’m often asked if, and how, the two sectors are different. Yes, is my answer, they are very different and often interestingly so.
I don’t believe in saving new year’s resolutions for the new year, so a few months ago I embarked on a little experiment. At the time I’d been learning how to code on and off for a while, but I felt I needed a bit of a push to take my learning to the next level. I decided on a simple approach: to practice coding every day for 100 days. I didn’t set myself any time limits, so one some days I only practised for five minutes, while on others I spent well over an hour and a half getting to grips with various programming languages. I’ve now met my goal (yay!) and while I still consider myself a beginner, my skills have improved significantly. Here’s a brief overview of what I’ve learned.
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