Our oldest is beginning to compile a list of accomplishments to include in her college applications. She has been around 16 years and has a dozen accomplishments that she believes gives a good picture of what her interests are and what successes she has enjoyed in her select activities. When was the last time you made a detailed list of your accomplishments during the past sixteen years?

When you are considering how you want to work in the final decade of your career, it is very useful to update your resume. One of your best assets in renegotiating your schedule at work to reduce your hours is your accumulated knowledge. We have talked before about the coming shortage of people to replace the retiring boomers. The real challenge employers are beginning to realize is the cultivating and transferring of knowledge and talents to the incoming generation of workers. Take the time to reflect and then list all the things you know and rebuild your resume to reflect this knowledge.

Two things will happen when you do this: first, you will gain a renewed vitality in what you have to offer to your employer. Second, you are creating a responible knowldege transfer plan for your successor. According to a recent survey by Buck Consultants (www.buckconsultants.com),
"more than 80% of survey respondents, regardless of industry, have not surveyed their mature workers to determine future work preferences or intentions. 42% have not identified who is responsible in their organization for knowledge transfer and knowledge management.

It is about more than your flexible schedule, but documenting a knowledge transfer plan by reviewing your talents and contributions to the organization is a great leverage. Contact me if you want to know how to identify cost savings for your employer if you are considering alternative job design.