Liam Ream, Mid-term Share - Challenges & Awesomeness

liam_ream — 2014-03-04 16:03:58 UTC

Hi UC Co-ops! Congrats on your hard work adapting to the professional world! You're halfway there & it's time to share some lessons learned with one another.

It's easy & fun. Simply double click in this "paper space," give your name and company as the title, then share your story!

Let's focus on some growth challenges (choose one): 1) some challenge you rose through and nailed... how did you do it? or 2) regarding some challenge that you still face... post a question to your classmates!

Awesome story? Please feel free to share that and, if you like, post a pic (just one, please). Thanks to all & enjoy reading each other's posts!

Liam

Liam / Ice Breaker

liam_ream — 2014-03-07 00:43:05 UTC

Hey everyone. Are you as crazy busy as we are back at UC? I'm looking forward to Spring Break (oops, you didn't hear that)! Anyway, I thought I'd post a challenge I had many years ago working at a new firm. It had to do with the Server Filing System. Everyone had their own way of setting up projects, folders, phases, files, etc. It was chaos! I needed something to keep me sane, so I created a Sample Project folder, organized sub-folders with a cleaned-up version of the office standard, then put sample drawings in with my recommendation for naming convention. It kept me consistent and people began to notice. Eventually, my ordering system was adopted. Folks liked the Sample Project folder as an easy reference guide. It helped for training new people and temporary hires too. Does your office have something like this?

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Liam Ream, Mid-term Share - Challenges & Awesomeness

Liam / Ice Breaker