# Mentoring 2023 - Giles / Bridget

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## 6 April
- Communicating impact
- STAR format: set the scene, what did i do, how did i do it, direct impact and tie it back to the landscape
- why are we doing this project?
- **activity log for key pieces: date, description (STAR), feedback**
- check w/ PD for external training opps
- positivity - team meetings: hero of the week
- Aligning work w/ strategy objectives
- what questions are we trying to answer/address?
- key variables (e.g. funding, partners, resource)
- structure / key headings and 'objectives'
- make use of headings to signpost
- state, evidence, conclude
- consider audience - relevant information
- 6-pager (cohesive narrative / prioritise) - Working Backwards

## 17 May
- review of 6-pager and DST next steps
- activity log
- career progression / communicating impact for appraisal