b. Plan your learning and development
• Apply concepts from the classroom to the work setting.
• Use the KDF framework when handling projects: Identify what you
Know, Don’t Know, and need to Find out. This will help pinpoint your
existing skills and knowledge as well as the corresponding skills and
knowledge gaps.
• Seek relevant learning resources (including your supervisor,
Professor and colleagues) to bridge the gaps and keep improving.
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c. Dealing with work
• Be clear with what you have to do, what your deliverables are, and
the timeline you should work under.
• Never assume. Always clarify.
• Manage your time by planning each day carefully. Actively learn
ways to go about your tasks more efficiently and effectively.
• If you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work, talk to your
supervisor about prioritising them.
• Keep your supervisor and team updated with your progress
(whether daily, weekly or fortnightly, it depends on the work culture
but do it consistently).
• Add value to everything you handle and never be a “mailbox”.
• Consult your NTU faculty supervisor for advice, where needed.