My current Course Manager (CM), Mr. D, will be going on a study leave for a year to pursue a Masters degree at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS. The management decided to appoint a new CM in his place and one of our current Section Heads, SK, will be taking over with effect from 1 July 2010.
As a result of these changes, there's a need to fill the position of a Section Head within the department and yes, I'll be taking on these new responsibilities on 1 July 2010.
I think this comes as no surprise to some of my colleagues as they'd already been speculating about succession issues and "who's next" if ever an opportunity crops up.
When I was asked to meet JC, one of the deputy directors, about 2 months back for an informal albeit confidential discussion, nothing was mentioned about my CM going on study leave etc. He'd only asked my opinions about becoming a Section Head and if I'd consider it if offered. Honestly, I didn't think much about it as all the positions were filled and I was quite sure none of the current SHs were relinquishing their responsibilities. I believed it was merely a chat to explore various options and that it won't take place so soon.
After the informal discussion with JC, nothing was mentioned although I'd been asked to submit my accomplishments and detailed resume for consideration. So when I was called into a short meeting 2 weeks back, the bombshells were dropped and I was dumbfounded because I was expecting another "discussion" with my bosses before any decision was made.
Anyway, in 2 weeks' time, I'll have new responsibilities to handle, which includes managing a few colleagues. I've not be given any briefing on my additional duties yet but I believe it'll be within the next few weeks. Wish me luck!
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