1. Shape Your Future David DiCara Shape Your Future Day 2

2. Shape Your Future Welcome back! Stage One  Exploration & Self Discovery Stage Two  Enterprising Insight

3. Domestics Fire alarms Timings  Today - 10.00 – 4.00  Informal discussions Breaks Toilets

4. Today  Review Day One  I’m over 50  Personal strengths and development areas  Passions and interests  So what’s holding us back?  Setting Goals  Mentoring  Next steps

5. But before we start … Confidence-ometer

6. Yesterday Introductions First things first (cards) Three Ps Choices Recognise my talent No matter what, I can handle it

7. Yellow pages What would you like to add to your ‘yellow pages’?

8. But I’m over 50 years old! How I react to this?

9. But I’m over 50 years old! Oh dear! I’ve had my chance I’m past it now

10. But I’m over 50 years old! So what? Bring it on!

11. What baggage do I bring? What barriers associated with your age prevent you from being successful? Are they real or perceived?

12. What qualities do we bring? What are the good things that come with age?

13. The qualities we bring Dedication Punctuality Honesty Maturity Loyalty Reliability Work ethic Flexibility Focused Good listeners Organised Efficient

14. The advantages of being over 50 We want to work, preferring to stay active and engaged We can fill temporary, seasonal or part time jobs We can fill full time jobs We can be flexible regarding work hours and locations

15. The advantages of being over 50 We strengthen diversity in the workplace We have a strong desire to apply our knowledge and skills to the organisation’s mission Our behaviour serves as a role model for others

16. How do I add to them/ Personal strengths Areas for development Support networks

17. Personal strengths What are my strengths? How could I apply them to my future success? How do I strengthen them? How can I exploit them ?

18. Areas for development What skills do I need to add? How can I develop them? Which one is the top priority?

19. Support Networks Support for…  Your redundancy situation  Becoming a mentor  Employed route  Self employment route  Is doing nothing an option?

20. Support networks Draw four concentric circles on a sheet of plain paper – YELLOW First one is small and has ME in it Second, those who will give me maximum support Third, those who could give me support Fourth, those who I should maybe call

21. Passions and interests What are my passions, favourite interests and activities? Which of these come naturally to me? What energises and/or motivates me?

22. So what’s holding me back? Where do I want to go? Is it really what I want? What choices / decisions do I have to make to get there? What ‘road blocks’ stand in my way ? How do I remove them?

23. Why set goals? What do YOU think?

24. Why set goals? Goals motivate people Goals enhance confidence Goals provide direction and purpose Goals help people focus Achieving goals gives satisfaction

25. SMARTER goals Specific

26. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable

27. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed

28. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed Relevant/Realistic

29. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed Relevant/Realistic Timed

30. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed Relevant/Realistic Timed Energising

31. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed Relevant/Realistic Timed Energising Rewarding

32. SMARTER goals Specific Measurable Achievable/Agreed Relevant/Realistic Timed Energising Rewarding

33. Ever thought of being a mentor? What is a mentor? Why bother? What does it take? What do they get out of it? What do I get out of it? How do I …..?

34. How do I become a mentor? Visit Horsesmouth, the social network for informal mentoring, where everyone can give and gain You can search for a mentor, become a mentor, or simply browse the inspirational profiles and stories on the site It's safe and it's free... www.horsesmouth.co.ukwww.horsesmouth.co.uk Keep an eye on BSK at www.bsk-cic.co.ukwww.bsk-cic.co.uk

35. Next steps Review my ‘yellow pages’ What are the top three things? When am I going to do them?

36. Today The advantages of being over 50 Personal strengths and development areas Passions and interests So what’s holding us back? Next steps

37. Before you go Graffiti window Confidence-ometer Content, Pace, Value

38. Home Time Thank you See you on 11 th October