OU Informal Auroran chat by https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06 en-us 2020-11-16 13:29:51 UTC 2020-11-16 16:53:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Catherine https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927441782 I am in Scotland cohort..CMH

]]> 2020-11-16 14:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927441782 I'm in South East (JW) https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927443609 2020-11-16 14:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927443609 I'm London 2 from last year which got delayed due to Covid https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927468663 2020-11-16 15:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927468663 Jennifer https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927469797 I'm in Belfast, Ireland cohort

]]> 2020-11-16 15:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927469797 Frauke fraukeconstable https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927474433 I'm a Senior Manager in WELS and in the Aurora Midland cohort.]]> 2020-11-16 15:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927474433 Being here - I will find time to focus on myself, my development and where I am going. etc janettewallace https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927476091 2020-11-16 15:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927476091 Hi, I'm Liz FitzGerald, Senior Lecturer in IET/WELS - I'm in the South Cohort https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927507429 2020-11-16 15:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927507429 Teresa Cox https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927563349 Hello all, I work in STEM as a Senior Manager, Qualifications and in the Birmingham 2 cohort. 


]]> 2020-11-16 15:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927563349 Hello, I'm Helen Lee and a Staff Tutor in ECYS (WELS). I'm in the Wales and South West cohort - starting in Jan 21 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927564087 2020-11-16 15:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927564087 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927564928 Positive is just actually getting here and getting this open to ALs. Challenge is the time and then taking it forward after Aurora

]]> 2020-11-16 15:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927564928 Vikki Watson, Manager in Strategic Change team. https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927565074 I was in Birmingham 2 cohort that should have started in March 2020 but actually started in October 2020.]]> 2020-11-16 15:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927565074 Hi! I'm Emily and I'm in Midlands cohort. I'm the Alumni Engagement Manager in the Development Office. https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927565654 2020-11-16 15:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927565654 Having time and space to think about my professional development. https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927569878 2020-11-16 15:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927569878 Positive: Growing my network, get new perspectives. fraukeconstable https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927570080 Challenge: finding the time to properly engage with all that's on offer

]]> 2020-11-16 15:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927570080 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927570455 2020-11-16 15:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927570455 Pulling me out of the slump from the last couple of years - reminding me of what I can become and the positive impact I can have on others https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927573121 2020-11-16 15:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927573121 I have never prioritised time for building networks or seeking a mentor. Must change that - but find myself busier than ever. https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927574606 2020-11-16 15:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927574606 Vikki Watson https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927576040 Positive: Time to focus and reflect on my development]]> 2020-11-16 15:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927576040 Teresa Cox https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927576380 To have time to focus on yourself and your career

]]> 2020-11-16 15:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927576380 Jenny Monk - Policy & Controls Coordinator https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927577491 North West Cohort - starting in February 2021]]> 2020-11-16 15:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927577491 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927579633 Talen and development have provided some great support in facilitating bring members together and it would great to continue this. We need more networking space ]]> 2020-11-16 15:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927579633 Listening to their perspectives and ideas and being open to these https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927584389 2020-11-16 15:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927584389 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927584520 Plan.  Give yourself time to think about what you have learnt from your sessions and what you might need to explore or talk about with your mentor. Use them as a resource and a network.]]> 2020-11-16 15:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927584520 Positive - meeting such lovely, supportive women https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927585548 Negative - finding the time to focus my attention on the prep work and worrying that everyone is in much more senior positions than I am, do I deserve a place here?]]> 2020-11-16 15:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927585548 Silvia Varagnolo https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927616800 Hi, I am a Lecturer at the school of Engineering and Innovation in STEM. I am in the South of England cohort.]]> 2020-11-16 15:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927616800 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927623900 I haven't met with my mentor yet--how do the sessions tend to work? Does the Auroran take the lead and plan the sessions actively or do they just sort of evolve?

]]> 2020-11-16 15:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927623900 Catherine https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927623971 I need IT support, how to set up teams for external people, for my action learning set. Also how about a site for us all to share info, a forum, an AC room etc?

]]> 2020-11-16 15:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927623971 Teresa Cox https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927627672 I've set up meetings with my mentor following each session so we can discuss the theme and relating this to work. We've had some good conversations but would like to find out from others how they have found their mentor sessions.

]]> 2020-11-16 15:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927627672 Teresa Cox https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927641514 Found it a bit tricky to provide an example for the Action Learning Set.  I have experienced tricky situations in the past but haven't any recent significant issues to discuss

]]> 2020-11-16 15:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927641514 Catherine https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927654427 And it would be good to know about previous Aurorans]]> 2020-11-16 15:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927654427 Silvia Varagnolo https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927656848 I joined the first workshop on identity, impact and voice. I appreciate it is not the same as doing it in person, but I believe the Aurora programme is still very effective and helpful.]]> 2020-11-16 15:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927656848 Teresa Cox https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927661447 I have really loved the 'top-tips' learnt from Aurora, some of these have been in the informal sessions 

]]> 2020-11-16 15:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927661447 Catherine https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927669019 I am looking forward to being challenged in my thinking, assumptions and attitudes]]> 2020-11-16 15:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927669019 MS Teams https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927677526 You can chat, you can add documents and files, the possibilities are endless.  Well bound by Microsoft.

]]> 2020-11-16 15:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927677526 Vicky in North cohort https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927680273 ST in Geography, but currently on secondment to the AL Contract team.]]> 2020-11-16 15:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927680273 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927684408 Great opportunity to network with everyone here. I've already a couple of names written down to call......]]> 2020-11-16 15:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927684408 https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927685509 Social media!!]]> 2020-11-16 15:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927685509 Teresa Cox https://padlet.com/janettewallace/cmqsx9vq7qau3q06/wish/927789634 It might be good to host the sessions in MS Teams as we're all using it :-)

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