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038 the good summer trainee

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This document provides information and advice for a summer trainee over an 8 week period. It discusses expectations for the trainee including making a strong first impression, seeking feedback regularly from their tutor, getting involved in all opportunities, and networking widely. Myths about summer stints are debunked, such as tutors being too busy or feedback only coming from the tutor. The trainee is encouraged to work hard, stand out, and make every interaction count in order to receive a good performance rating or job offer.

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Steve Remedios 2001 BLT took some pretty big risks! 10 years@U http://twitter.com/#!/StephenRemedios http://stephenremedios.tumblr.com/ http://letterstomyteam.tumblr.com/
The ‘Extraordinary’ Summer Trainee 11th April 2011
The Global Scorecard • Standing Tall • The Difference – IBM – Leadership at all – GE levels – Apple – The Teachable Point of View • Fallen Angels • Ideas – GM • Values – Nokia • Emotional Energy and – Kodak Edge – Westinghouse • Ref: The Leadership – AT&T Engine - Tichy and – Lehman Cohen
The Global Context • Jack Welch • Lou Gerstner – Crotonville – IBM • Larry Bossidy • Sam Walton – Honeywell – Bentonville • Roger Enrico • Bill Gates – Cayman Islands – Puzzledom • Bob Nardelli • HLL – Home Depot – Gulita / Nalanda – The BLT program
At the Larry Bossidy “ end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.”
You are ”HERE” That’s a job well done already ☺
”BUT”
You are ”BEGINNING” A very important 8 weeks of your life!
First IMPRESSIONS matter!
The Moments of Truth • First Day in Office • First Meeting • First Presentation • First Reaction to Feedback • First Note you write on your project • First Self-Appraisal • First Mistake You Make • First time you rebound from a set back • First Contribution
8 WEEKS
“ Some people are better than other people.” ” Some people are a helluva lot better than other people.”
or
Let me bust a few myths about Summer Stints Disclaimer It is just my POV. You are entitled to agree / disagree ☺
Myth: Tutors are too busy with their work to closely observe trainees Reality: Your tutor is watching you and making observations constantly! Work like Michaelangelo – ‘God is Watching’
ENTHUSIASM BEGETS ENTHUSIASM!
Myth: It is enough to deliver a good project Reality: Here is a chance to stretch yourself till you are at the point of snapping. Get involved in everything. Ask for more! Throw yourself into everything you can. EVERYTHING.
“If things seem under control, you’re just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti
Myth: The Tutor is responsible to give you feedback Reality: You need to DEMAND feedback, regularly. Ask for it, Demand it, Scream for it! In getting early feedback you leave yourself with time to salvage the situation!
The 10 Most Powerful 2 Letter Words in the WORLD IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME
Myth: It depends on how good a tutor you have Reality: It depends on how many people you are able to wow with your great work! More than one opinion decides your rating! Make sure every interaction counts.
Jack Welch: “I am a … Dispenser of Enthusiasm!”
Myth: Your stint is about work Reality: It is about everything you do! If it is a party, a farewell, a team bash etc. contribute, showcase your talents (singing / imitation/ public speaking etc.)
The Truth The Way You Do Something Is The Way You Do Everything!
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038 the good summer trainee
Parthian Shots. • Don’t lift off the net – Many trainees have been caught doing this and the consequences have been severe • VFCJ – Volunteer For Crappy Jobs and do an amazing job of it and WOW everyone • Be Remarkable – If you are asked to model 2 scenarios, model 10. Your tutor will be zapped • Work HARD – If your tutor tells you 4 weeks into your stint that you are working TOO hard, there’s a 99% chance you will land a PPO • Make every interaction / opportunity count – Network / Build friendships with people outside the immediate team you work with.
You Are The Brand
ATTiTUDE
038 the good summer trainee
Don’t Sell Yourself Short!
“The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.” —JFK
“In classical times when Cicero had finished speaking, the people said, ‘How well he spoke,’ but when Demosthenes had finished speaking, they said, ‘Let us march.’” —Adlai Stevenson
Let us march…

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038 the good summer trainee

  • 1. Steve Remedios 2001 BLT took some pretty big risks! 10 years@U http://twitter.com/#!/StephenRemedios http://stephenremedios.tumblr.com/ http://letterstomyteam.tumblr.com/
  • 2. The ‘Extraordinary’ Summer Trainee 11th April 2011
  • 3. The Global Scorecard • Standing Tall • The Difference – IBM – Leadership at all – GE levels – Apple – The Teachable Point of View • Fallen Angels • Ideas – GM • Values – Nokia • Emotional Energy and – Kodak Edge – Westinghouse • Ref: The Leadership – AT&T Engine - Tichy and – Lehman Cohen
  • 4. The Global Context • Jack Welch • Lou Gerstner – Crotonville – IBM • Larry Bossidy • Sam Walton – Honeywell – Bentonville • Roger Enrico • Bill Gates – Cayman Islands – Puzzledom • Bob Nardelli • HLL – Home Depot – Gulita / Nalanda – The BLT program
  • 5. At the Larry Bossidy “ end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.”
  • 6. You are ”HERE” That’s a job well done already ☺
  • 8. You are ”BEGINNING” A very important 8 weeks of your life!
  • 10. The Moments of Truth • First Day in Office • First Meeting • First Presentation • First Reaction to Feedback • First Note you write on your project • First Self-Appraisal • First Mistake You Make • First time you rebound from a set back • First Contribution
  • 12. “ Some people are better than other people.” ” Some people are a helluva lot better than other people.”
  • 13. or
  • 14. Let me bust a few myths about Summer Stints Disclaimer It is just my POV. You are entitled to agree / disagree ☺
  • 15. Myth: Tutors are too busy with their work to closely observe trainees Reality: Your tutor is watching you and making observations constantly! Work like Michaelangelo – ‘God is Watching’
  • 17. Myth: It is enough to deliver a good project Reality: Here is a chance to stretch yourself till you are at the point of snapping. Get involved in everything. Ask for more! Throw yourself into everything you can. EVERYTHING.
  • 18. “If things seem under control, you’re just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti
  • 19. Myth: The Tutor is responsible to give you feedback Reality: You need to DEMAND feedback, regularly. Ask for it, Demand it, Scream for it! In getting early feedback you leave yourself with time to salvage the situation!
  • 20. The 10 Most Powerful 2 Letter Words in the WORLD IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME
  • 21. Myth: It depends on how good a tutor you have Reality: It depends on how many people you are able to wow with your great work! More than one opinion decides your rating! Make sure every interaction counts.
  • 22. Jack Welch: “I am a … Dispenser of Enthusiasm!”
  • 23. Myth: Your stint is about work Reality: It is about everything you do! If it is a party, a farewell, a team bash etc. contribute, showcase your talents (singing / imitation/ public speaking etc.)
  • 24. The Truth The Way You Do Something Is The Way You Do Everything!
  • 27. Parthian Shots. • Don’t lift off the net – Many trainees have been caught doing this and the consequences have been severe • VFCJ – Volunteer For Crappy Jobs and do an amazing job of it and WOW everyone • Be Remarkable – If you are asked to model 2 scenarios, model 10. Your tutor will be zapped • Work HARD – If your tutor tells you 4 weeks into your stint that you are working TOO hard, there’s a 99% chance you will land a PPO • Make every interaction / opportunity count – Network / Build friendships with people outside the immediate team you work with.
  • 28. You Are The Brand
  • 32. “The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.” —JFK
  • 33. “In classical times when Cicero had finished speaking, the people said, ‘How well he spoke,’ but when Demosthenes had finished speaking, they said, ‘Let us march.’” —Adlai Stevenson