MaShandu Structure their 6 months review, focus on the outcome they should acheive by then. Make it clear that they wont move to the next level unless they demonstare growth and professionalism

Dear Graduate Engineer, The workplace is full of noise: - pessimists who always shout, “The sky is falling” - optimists who see the great things and progress - neutrals who are just there to do their work and get their paycheck Try not to be absorbed in all the noise and focus

Dear Graduate Engineer, It’s hard to control when you get that opportunity, job, or promotion. But there is some level of control on the number of: - applications you submit - courses you complete - initiatives you join - connections you make - the daily tasks you complete

Dear Engineer, Poor communication skills cause many workplace misunderstandings and conflicts. You need to learn to: - Listen: understand the message and problem - Audience: consider their needs, interests, knowledge, and perspective - Situation analysis: read the room and

Dear Graduate Engineer, Give yourself five years. During this time: - listen - learn - serve - focus - lock-in - execute - be useful - be resourceful - solve problems - build a network - build relationships Your time is coming, and the rewards will follow. Agree?

Dear Graduate Engineer, You are not expected to know it all and have all the answers. You will achieve all the career success you desire, you just need to: - take one day at a time - give yourself time to learn and grow - show up daily - learn from your mistakes - learn from

Dear Graduate Engineer, Some succeed because they are smarter. Others succeed because they are luckier. Work on being smarter and grow your brand to be luckier. - show up daily (consistency matters) - identify your skill gaps - fill the skill gaps with reading, courses, and

Dear Graduate Engineer, An engineer with good communication skills usually outperforms peers who struggle to get their point across. You need to learn: - your industry’s jargon - using simple language - data analytics to summarise key information - how to properly structure

Dear Graduate Engineer, When it comes to work conflict(s), most of them: - are unnecessary reputation destroyers - are unwanted relationship destroyers - don’t matter in the long term - are simply distractions - are ego-driven Not every fight is worth fighting. Pick your