Whether it is to supervise your M.A. project or collaborate on a project, here are a few guidelines on how I work best with people. You will find my preferred way to communicate and what to avoid when communicating with me! Ready?

 

You want me as your collaborator / advisor if…

• You love a goal-oriented, focused conversation.
• You provide assurances about input and decisions.
• You offer input on how to make the ideas become reality.
• You are accurate and realistic and do not over-inflate ideas or outcomes.
• You make an organized appeal for support and contributions.
• You remember to provide specific action steps and details for all involved.
• You follow through and do what you say you will do.

 

You don’t want me as your collaborator /advisor if…

• You tend to complain about all the work you have to do.
• You tend to rush into the agenda; let’s break the ice/warm up first!
• You tend to be vague about what is expected.
• You tend to be impersonal or jump to conclusions.
• You tend to be vague or ambiguous.
• You tend to be disorganized.

 

Hope this helps, and don’t hesitate to contact me for more questions or clarifications!