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OPD - February 3 2020 Positive Strategies for Success

List OPD training on CV. Demonstrates growth mindset. To briefly sum up the findings: Individuals who believe their talents can be developed (through hard work, good strategies, and input from others) have a growth mindset. Available at:  https://hbr.org/2016/01/what-having-a-growth-mindset-actually-means Have a research strategy e.g Finish PhD and publish an article Go for one opportunity a month Friday afternoons are best for email time (avoids lengthy chat). Monday morning if wanting a reply Build in networking to professional development strategy Introduce myself to Anita Taylor (Dean of DJCAD) at the next opportunity. (Completed at the Research Committee meeting, as PhD rep) Research seed funding and mentorship at St Andrews, Glasgow and Edinburgh Negotiate - all participants have a voice When attending a conference, research participants beforehand. To speak to a key person, who may be talking in a group, interrupt as follows: Walk up to the group and say "Sorr...