Etiquette in Standards Development Encouraging Discussion without Disdain https://youtu.be/pB-nSpIyDso On September 9, 2020, the Women in Standards brought together standards experts to hold a virtual panel on issues relevant to the indus ...
Navigating Change in Times of Uncertainty https://youtu.be/OmlwOPEUHuI On September 24, 2020, the Women in Standards welcomed Mary Lou Meddaugh, author of “Navigating 5 Life Changes,” An Odyssey of Resiliency and Hope who shared her experien ...
Achieving Career Superstar Status Plan, Act, Achieve Seek career success by setting your goals, establishing a plan of action, setting celebration milestones, and working it till you get there.Whether you’re super happy with your work, or lo ...
Facilitating Difficult Discussions What You Can Do to Help Your Committee Reach Consensus Conflict is a necessary evil in standards development. When discussing important topics, people are going to disagree on: What the problem is; What solutio ...
Supporting a Strong Mind and Body at Work Delivering on high quality to your boss and team must include a focus on your physical well-being. Balancing the two will ensure that you can muscle through those tough days and enjoy the benefits of ...
Ethical Leadership in Standards Development What is Ethical Leadership A commitment to setting and complying with organizational values or industry codes sets the tone for employees. This level of Ethical Leadership has raised in national visibility ...
Change Management for Standardization Change can be stressful for a large portion of the population. Why? Many “genuinely believe what they’ve been doing, and how they’ve been doing it, is the best possible way to do it.” To change from that nor ...
Active listening means being present in the conversation, making a conscious effort to hear not only the words but, more importantly, the message behind the words. It’s a great skill to have as it helps you to better communicate with your peers, ...
Being part of a team is something most cannot escape. In the standards and conformity assessment landscape, you can find yourself on more than a few committees, boards, projects, working groups, and more. Learning about your team members, what they ...
Glassophobia is the fear of public speaking. That moment right before you walk on stage or when you’re looking out at the audience and you can’t quite form that first word, a bubbling sense of dread growing in your stomach. Speech anxiety affects ma ...
