What a long week. Long, long week. I can say that I’ve been extraordinarily busy, but for the sake of ‘interest’ within writing/reporting, I wish I could say that there was lots that almost-went-wrong-but-got-sorted-out to talk about, but in reality, everything went so smoothly, I’m almost disappointed.
As I was told by someone who knows more than I – I took to it all like a duck to water, and this job is one which, once I get used to it, will be a walk in the park.
Why do I find that disappointing? Because I love a challenge.
The problem that I thought I might have with the training sessions did not eventuate. I thought that perhaps I might have trouble engaging the participants in group discussions. No chance. I had trouble shutting them up. So much so, that we almost needed an extra day…
But at least they all got into it. The people that were there, had real reasons for being there, an honest desire to improve particular problems within their own organisations. And fortunately for me, and for them, the course actually addressed those problems, and offered solutions. Solutions also came from the other participants’ experiences, which was why there was so much chatter. In all honesty, with that particular group, I could easily make it a three-day course, and let them go for it.
But back to me. (It’s all about me.) Mum arrived on Wednesday night, and we went through the first section of the course together. Her role, within this, was “Independent Observer” with the experience to assist, if necessary. By morning tea on the Thursday session, she realised that I didn’t actually need any assistance, and decided to go shopping instead. She popped back in a couple of times, only to prepare the lunch and afternoon tea, so that I didn’t have to do that. Essentially, her doing that, gave me more time up my sleeve, which I appreciated. When the April running of the course arrives, I think I shall grab one of our reception staff to be there to do that stuff for me. It’s very handy.
All in all, professionally speaking, I’m very pleased. Personally, as I said earlier, I’m a little disappointed that it wasn’t quite the challenge I thought it would be, but I’m sure I’ll get over it.
I have more to talk about, but I think I shall make that a different post.
so wat is this place called that u work at?