Expectations Are Estimates
Viva expectations help. Regulations and past experiences can help someone figure out what their future experience might be like; stories can shape actions for preparation and convince someone that they are going to be OK.
Remember though: expectations aren’t exact, expectations are estimates. And, going a step further, expectations are a set of estimates, about length, questions, feelings, process, outcomes and more. You can have a sense of what your viva will be like – and what vivas are like in general – but you can’t know for sure.
It’s not exact. But with enough information and reflection you can have a good estimate of your future viva experience.
PS: expectations are a big part of my upcoming Viva Survivor webinar. If you want to know what’s worth putting your focus on – and what to do – then register to attend the session on Thursday 5th December 2024. More details at the link.