People say they want to be successful, but when pushed they can often find it hard to define what this actually means for them. What success looks and feels like is going to vary from person to person and it does not have to be just about promotion, recognition or earning more and more money….>
Written by Lesley Grayburn
Lesley is an experienced manager within the Higher Education sector with a focus on creating and implementing strategy, in particular around employability, employer engagement and all forms of careers education. Extensive knowledge and experience of stakeholder management, project management, staff management, development and training, research, and successfully navigating change. I have successfully planned and delivered bids, projects and effective partnership working. Lesley is currently Joint Head of the Careers and Employability Service at the University of Stirling.
Top Questions To Ask Your Mentor
Why have a mentor? Wherever you are on your career journey, from starting a PhD to your first permanent academic post or to taking those initial tentative steps as a manager, other people have been there before and are often willing to share their valuable advice and insight. They understand (and remember) your excitement, concerns,…>
Monday Motivation: Determining Your Values
What motivates you? There are many reasons you might enjoy (or not enjoy) your current job, but if you are dragging yourself out of bed on a Monday morning it could be that you are not working in an environment that is in tune with your values. When you are in an environment that supports…>