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    Career Strategy Help

    I've recently done a mind map to focus myself on where I want to be long term (ultimately in some cases). Think about everything ! Family, love, self development, environment, career, financials and throw every idea you have on paper. You might be specific on what you don't want (maybe don't...
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    Hoist/Crane Checklist

    Ours has the following - it is for a winch. 1. Check area is clear of any obstacles (e.g. spares / scaffolding) 2. Check the ground floor lift area is safe and barriered off (ours is a single location winch so has a winch bay) 3. Check flashing warning lights are all functioning 4. Check...
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    lost in communication with colleagues

    First thing. CHILL OUT ! This is a definetly jokey email and this is how I would read it. You : have you done this thing ? Them : ha ha ha, not a hope, but don't worry too much about it at the moment. I'll give you a call to explain the situation, then we can discuss. Your reply is quite...
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    Emergency Response Team

    We have similar requirements for use of BA where I work. It is a mandatory requirement for the job as it would be required in a major breakdown or emergency situation. Where we have made exception is where employees are not physically fit to do this training. If individuals or management are...
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    Loose cannon colleague

    Yes you can deal with it professionaly. If its really not jusitifed wait until he is calm and then have a chat about it with him explaining how it is disruptive to your work. As an alternative and one which I know has worked really well for a number of people is to walk away. that isn't to...
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    Write your own job description?

    Its fairly common and I've done it relatively recently. Think of it this way. You have asked for a modification to your responsibilities which has in some respects happened. You've asked your boss for clarifiation and he has put the ball back in your court to say how you see your role now that...
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    How Do I refuse in a polite manner?

    Your answer looks good to me. I have been in similar circumstances on a number of occasions and in my experience I have found that if it feels odd, then it probably is. Your email turning him down looks fine, its to the point, polite but leaves him in no doubt as to your answer. If he does...
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    Lock MCC Room Doors?

    Our MCC rooms are absolutely locked and only trained and authorised people who know what they are doing have keys for access. In the event that someone is called out and could be working on their own then our operators are trained to accompany them re what basic safety rules they need to know...
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    MS vs. MEng

    Certainly in the UK an MSc would not be considered to have the same level of engineering content as an MEng. In many companies they would look for an MEng for its detailed engineering content rather than an MSc which may be more rounded but a bit less engineering.
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    Any Tips on How to get up to speed quickly?

    Definetly try to find out who the people 'who know' are and who you can go to if you need advice. Get out into the area, introduce yourself and talk to the operators, take everything with at least a bit of a pinch of salt before you really understand the situation. Some people at first glance...
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    The co-worker obstacle

    A couple of things I'd offer. Firstly sending an email and copying in someones boss is seriously offensive. It is in effect trying to belittle them infront of their boss by making them look obstructive. From their bosses perspective you will become annoying as they will expect you to sort out...
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    Negotiate for severance?

    You're probably better off asking for relocation benefit as it seems more reasonable than the 'golden hello' to recruiters.
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    MBA in a small MEP firm

    If you don't ask you certainly don't get. So if you don't ask them it is completely guaranteed that they won't pay for it. However, if you do want to stay with them long term and feel that the MBA will help in your job (I think its pretty handy for people with no formal management training)...
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    Monyhly Report: Production

    My monthly report follows this format Safety Environmental issues Performance - tonnes, availability, quality Overview of any particular issues Looking forward - anything particularly odd coming up next month.
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    Second Interview question

    My 2nd interviews have been for the senior manager to meet me and check I'm not a loony ! It could be down to the fact that an external applicant has to be signed off by a very senior manager. So they might want to check you out before signing the paperwork off. Definetly ask first, what have...
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    Question about your (life) partner

    Well I'm a production manager and married to an engineer, also we both work for the same company although in different depts separated by at 3 mile drive. Sometimes we talk shop, sometimes we talk about other things. We grumble about general stuff at work and put the world to rights, we also...
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    Women in the workplace...

    It happens all over the place, and I am sure that men in a female dominated environment have the same problems but its just not seens as such a big issue for them. In my experience most of the guys I work with at first just did not know how to deal with a woman at work in an engineering /...
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    work reviews

    Definetly prepare beforehand. Ask the person holding your review what format it will take, if they will want any information from you etc. to make sure you are ready. It is crucial for a good review to have a good idea, or a list of what you have accomplished during your 12 month tenure so...
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    Knowledge Management using Forums/Discussion Groups

    From my point of view there are three reasons I often read and don't post. Firstly sufficient answers are often provided by others before I've read the thread, so adding info later doesn't seem worth it. Secondly, a lot are very US based and therefore UK info is often not relevant. Finally...
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    Performance Management

    White boards or notice boards on which graphs can be posted and things can be written on in pen then rubbed off work wonders. Very simple but does the trick. For loads of ideas about visual management using indicators with the workforce etc. have a look at the following book, The visual...

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