1. + Going for Promotion - taking that next step Ginny Colwell

2. + If you haven’t already …….Start Now! If you only think of promotion when you see the advert— ----Chances are it’s too late ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

3. + Identifying the next step What opportunities are there? What interests me? What are my strengths? What is important to me? Does this fit into my life? ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

4. + Identifying opportunities Check out- relevant publications - Professional journals - National/Local papers - Notice boards - Web sites - Job fairs -----Let people know ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

5. + Have the right attitude Show that you are- positive and solution focused take responsibility Include others in working out solutions to problems- be seen as a team leader ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

6. + Do your job well! Manage time Work to deadlines Set and achieve goals Attend to detail ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

7. + Raise your profile Show you are different Network Get a mentor Initiate and lead a project Publish Present- speak/poster Scholarship ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

8. + Be active in all areas of self development Show that you are a life long learner Volunteer for development opportunities- whether it be managing a project or attending a committee. Join professional forums and actively participate in them Learn from feedback- IPR/Clinical supervision Share your learning ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

9. + Practical things Keep you portfolio and cv up to date Practice interviewing skills Ensure you have an “interview” outfit ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

10. + Build resilience The higher up you go- the more you need! Talk/reflect- mentor/cs etc Stay positive- develop problem solving skills keep a good life/work balance - foster- friends/hobbies etc Keep healthy-exercise/sleep Recognise YOUR warning signs of stress ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

11. + The six “selfs” Assurance Confidence Awareness Belief Sufficiency Promotion ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk

12. + Good Luck! Questions/ sharing ginnycolwell@blueyonder.co.uk