Availability
What Is Availability? Availability is making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.
Availability What Is Availability? An available person responds to needs.
Availability Be There Identify your responsibilities, and find ways to serve others.
Availability ” “ Be prepared, which means you are always to be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty. — Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Availability for Developing Availability
Availability 1 Be Productive Complete projects and keep a schedule so that others know they can depend on you.
Availability 1 Be Productive Know what needs to be done. Set priorities so that you do not work aimlessly. Keep a schedule so that you can flex as needs arise. Use time wisely.
Availability Develop Useful Skills Develop skills that will make you a better coworker, family member, and citizen. 2
Availability Develop Useful Skills Know the trends in your field. Apply your training to your job every day. Listen to advice and instruction. Think through the results, and learn from experience. 2
Availability Find a Way to Help Recognize your role in work projects and relationships, and give appropriate help. 3
Availability Find a Way to Help Pay attention to those who enter your work area. Ask questions in order to understand the need. Recognize your responsibility. Direct customers to someone who can help. 3
Availability Communicate With Others Have an open-door policy so that others can communicate their needs easily. 4
Availability Communicate With Others Let coworkers know your schedule. Communicate goals, challenges, and deadlines. Be available at specific times, and concentrate on the other person’s needs. Check with your supervisor before doing something outside your ordinary responsibilities. 4
Availability Serve Cheerfully Wholeheartedly tackle each part of the process. 5
Availability Serve Cheerfully Get moving. Remember those who helped you in the past. Do not complain about challenges. Take satisfaction in a job well done. Look for ways to share the credit. 5
Availability
1.Describe a recent opportunity to benefit others. How did habits of dependability and diligence prepare you for it? 2.What skills could help you in your current job? How can you develop them? 3.Give an example of a recent need and how someone gave appropriate help. How did he or she avoid giving inappropriate help? 4.How do you communicate and coordinate with supervisors and coworkers? Who sets a good example in this area? 5.Name an upcoming project. How can you tackle it wholeheartedly?