Strategies for Moving to a Better Position
If you’re happy in your current job, satisfied with the position and all that goes with it, bravo. Stay put and excel. But if you have a hankering to move onward and upward soon, or even down the road, then here’s some tips—centered around goals, building a reputation, and networking—that will head you in that direction. Goals First things first, set aside some time to take stock of where you’d like to be in 5 or 10 years, and then turn the focus to you, as an employee. Hmm, wait – let’s switch that up. Look at your performance first.…
Safety in the Workplace
Each year an average of 3 million people face a work related injury. Costly to both the employee and the employer, these injuries remind us of the never ending need for attention to safety in the workplace. These “safety first” strategies can help you maintain a safe working environment. Require breaks One of the best ways to reduce the incidents of accidents and injury is to require employees to take regular breaks. Being physically or mentally fatigued or being overwhelmed with the task(s) at hand, sets the stage for injuries to occur. Taking regular breaks not only increases alertness and…
Common Management Mistakes
Part 2 – While the 3 “Cs” of effective management discussed in last week’s post will establish a good foundation for your managerial endeavors, the leadership field is rife with potential pitfalls that can sideline even the best management strategy. Be mindful of avoiding these “nots” as you add layers of “bricks” to that good foundation. Not walking the talk Unless you want to undermine every word out of your mouth, practice what you preach – down to the letter. Personally, follow the same expectations you mandate for the team. No cell phone use or personal calls? Then none for…
Common Management Mistakes
Part 1 – The Three “Cs” Communications. Connections. Command. A lack of attention to any one of these critical components of management will spell trouble. A deficiency in all three? Can you say failure of epic proportions? Don’t neglect these three “Cs” if you want to lay a foundation for successful management. Communication If questions such as “Oh, didn’t I tell you . . .?” or “Why wasn’t I informed?” or “How was I supposed to know that?” are common in your company, then it’s obvious that consistent, effective communication is not happening. Establishing procedures and policies that maintain open…
Your Habits and Productivity
Habits have the power to shape our lives, in both positive and negative ways. It seems we often think of habits as adverse, such as nail biting, smoking, or gambling. But habits can also be a powerful tool in making or maintaining constructive changes in our lives. We all know people who are known for getting things accomplished. You can bet those folks have incorporated life-long habits into their daily routines, habits that encourage their pursuit of productivity. These three crucial “habit” areas are a great place to start if you’re seeking a more productive life. Sleep Habits For many…