One more week in work...
So, my line manager actually asked a question that felt like him being a half-way-useful line manager this week. I've been gathering information on a small system that mostly works but also has quirks that drive people crazy - but I'm definitely wearing 'BA Hat' not 'Project Support Hat'. I was going through my findings and he asked, 'So, what are your recommendations?'. Which sounded like a question designed to encourage my BA ambitions. Still not quite the guided approach I'd find useful but a baby-step in the right direction.
In lieu of actual support from any level of management, I've turned to the internet and found a whole slew of blogs and websites designed to help fledgling BAs to find their feet. So, I've been reading and thinking a lot about my next steps. My next 1-1 with my line manager is scheduled for the week after next when I'm off work, so that's not going to happen. But I think for the one after (another two weeks further on) I might discuss my 'roadmap'.
Monday was busy. We began an Appreciative Inquiry process at church, which was a really great session. We're beginning to plan out the path for the next seven years. Watch this space.
Thursday was the St Luke's staff meeting. We have quite a few trainee vicars and readers on placement with us at the moment, two of whom joined the meeting. I reflected on 'converting' a colleague to voting! There are less than two weeks to go to the General Election - it's going to be a really interesting one, this year.
I've done some good work on the ghostly appearance chapter of Mannerley and finished off two short stories for 70x700, so a productive week writing-wise.
And I've reached Mount Gagazet in FFX.
If the rain stays off, I think I'll get the wild flower seeds sown at the end of the garden.
So, that was this week. Until next week, LJ!
In lieu of actual support from any level of management, I've turned to the internet and found a whole slew of blogs and websites designed to help fledgling BAs to find their feet. So, I've been reading and thinking a lot about my next steps. My next 1-1 with my line manager is scheduled for the week after next when I'm off work, so that's not going to happen. But I think for the one after (another two weeks further on) I might discuss my 'roadmap'.
Monday was busy. We began an Appreciative Inquiry process at church, which was a really great session. We're beginning to plan out the path for the next seven years. Watch this space.
Thursday was the St Luke's staff meeting. We have quite a few trainee vicars and readers on placement with us at the moment, two of whom joined the meeting. I reflected on 'converting' a colleague to voting! There are less than two weeks to go to the General Election - it's going to be a really interesting one, this year.
I've done some good work on the ghostly appearance chapter of Mannerley and finished off two short stories for 70x700, so a productive week writing-wise.
And I've reached Mount Gagazet in FFX.
If the rain stays off, I think I'll get the wild flower seeds sown at the end of the garden.
So, that was this week. Until next week, LJ!