Idea 1: The single most important thing you can do to get along with your boss is to make him or her look good by doing everything you can to help achieve the goals your boss considers to be most important. If you aren’t in alignment with your boss’s goals, you aren’t going to make …
Is planning different than it used to be?
Yes, planning is considerably different in today’s workplace — in two distinct ways. Here’s our take: First, it is done in a much more iterative way with greater emphasis on cycles of doing and evaluating. People still develop a plan – an approach – but the plan is often quickly followed by producing something to …
Do you have what it takes to achieve your goals? You will now!
Have a plan! Every person at every level needs to have an Individual Development Plan (IDP) to help them set goals, establish a direction, and guide his or her personal growth and development. A simple plan is better than no plan! The plan does not need to be elaborate, but it should be written. In …
Can you manage time — really?
No. You can’t manage time. What you can manage is the way you use it – by managing yourself, your energy, and your focus. “Time Management” is just a common business phrase that implies the need for some form of control and planning in order to accomplish specific outcomes. The best way to look at …