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How Fast Can You Achieve Results?
Success is about planning and process. Sure, there is more to it but it really boils down to knowing your goals and then planning the steps needed to achieve those goals
Did you know that 50% of a manager’s job is trying to figure out where the company is going in the next five years while the other 50% is supposed to be focused on execution. The latter seems to present a formidable challenge for most execs but the interesting thing is that know-how and technical proficiencies are not the major obstacles here.
Most managers today are burdened with issues such as a lack of time, insufficient planning, unclear communication, lack of accountability, no mentor or senior leadership to guide them, low commitment to getting a job done well, lack of determination, lack of passion for what they do, lack of focus and discipline etc. There you have it – the no holds barred – anything is possible – year 2000ish – next generation manager’s issues in one simple paragraph.
What to do… alas, what to do…
Here’s some food for thought:
1) Get organized and set some clearly defined goals for both yourself and your company.
2) Break those goals down into smaller and easier to achieve stages.
3) Create a vision of your best outcome scenario.
4) Be able to clearly communicate your outcome to others.
5) Write down a plan to accomplish the tasks involved with achieving success in each stage. Be sure to include milestones and metrics.
6) Be determined to focus the majority of your time and efforts on your goals.
7)Â Remember to take a few days off each week to do other things and recharge your batteries.
8) Celebrate your success each time you achieve a milestone.
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