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What Is Availability?Availability is making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.

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What Is Availability?An available person responds to needs.

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Be ThereIdentify your responsibilities, and find ways to serve others.

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”“Be prepared, which means you are

always to be in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.

— Lord Robert Baden-Powell

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1Be ProductiveComplete projects andkeep a schedule so that others know they can depend on you.

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1Be Productive•Know what needs to

be done.•Set priorities so that you do

not work aimlessly.•Keep a schedule so that you

can flex as needs arise.•Use time wisely.

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Develop Useful SkillsDevelop skills that will make you a better coworker, family member, and citizen. 2

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Develop Useful Skills•Know the trends in your field.•Apply your training to your

job every day.•Listen to advice and

instruction.•Think through the results,

and learn from experience.

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Find a Way to HelpRecognize your role in work projects and relationships, and give appropriate help. 3

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Find a Wayto Help•Pay attention to those

who enter your work area.•Ask questions in order

to understand the need.•Recognize your

responsibility.•Direct customers to someone

who can help.

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Communicate With OthersHave an open-door policy so that others can communicate their needs easily. 4

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Communicate With Others•Let coworkers know your

schedule.•Communicate goals,

challenges, and deadlines.•Be available at specific

times, and concentrate on the other person’s needs.

•Check with your supervisor before doing something outside your ordinary responsibilities.

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Serve CheerfullyWholeheartedly tackle each part of the process. 5

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Serve Cheerfully•Get moving.•Remember those who helped

you in the past.•Do not complain about

challenges.•Take satisfaction in a job well

done.•Look for ways to share the

credit.

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1. Describe a recent opportunity to benefit others. How did habits of dependability and diligence prepare you for it?

2. What skills could help you in your current job? How can you develop them?

3. Give an example of a recent need and how someone gave appropriate help. How did he or she avoid giving inappropriate help?

4. How do you communicate and coordinate with supervisors and coworkers? Who sets a good example in this area?

5. Name an upcoming project. How can you tackle it wholeheartedly?