After two weeks things are starting to progress, I definitely still have some to go to be fully familiar with my job but I can see definite signs of progress. This week has seen me go round all the branches in the authority and this was enjoyable and made me feel more part of the overall structure. We are also aiming to achieve learndirect branding in the near future, this is a chance for me to make a real mark and my task has begun by listing all the evidence I'll need for it for collection this week. Having an assistant has also meant I will need to develop my management skills, this has begun with me settling into my position and holding constructive conversations with my assistant to define our rolls fully and I think we have managed this. I have also spent this week e mailing a lot of people to arrange meetings to develop projects and learning. This has been good although I realise as these meeting arrive my idea generating will have to go up and this will be an enjoyable challenge.