Develop Maintain your Effectiveness at Work Education is

Develop & Maintain your Effectiveness at Work ‘Education is the key to success’ Trevor Sorbie

Improving your performance u u u u What can I do? - The Self Appraisal Stand back and review your behaviour and performance List your strengths and any weaknesses Make a plan to update/improve/develop and gain confidence in skills. Be an enthusiastic sponge! – try everything (but listen to guidance) and learn from your mistakes Clients will love your enthusiasm and passion If you want to be professionally the best – work hard and smile!

Working as part of a team It is essential to have the following qualities – Show respect for each other Communicate with each other Work equally Be tolerant/ adaptable/ flexible /polite Ask for help when under pressure Give assistance to others Listen to instructions Be effective and productive WHY? You will become a valued, respected and skilled member of a team that will reflect high standards of professionalism, create a positive atmosphere and contribute greatly to the smooth running of the salon

Standards – where from? u u NOS – National Occupational Standards – provides a professional framework of correct methods, techniques, timings and sequences of hairdressing tasks which are recognised by HABIA SQA VTCT We follow the NOS to ensure we recognise and reach the level required to gain our qualifications

Updating Skills - CPD u u u What is CPD? Continual Professional Development Hairdressing is a fast moving trade with new technology and skills being introduced all the time You will improve your skills and knowledge by taking advantage of any training opportunities Trade shows, workshops, seminars, trade journals, training online, DVD's, internet,