Possibility Thinking

　
EXPECTATIONS

A. To have things completed to specifications

B. To have acquired pertinent information to begin

C. To have Interdepartmental briefings and to propose thoughtful questions pertaining to the issue at hand.

What else can I do to enhance my position?

Never make the same old mistake twice.

Remember, to change a habit takes time. We operate out of habit, shaving, putting on our shoes, combing our hair, the way we brush our teeth.

In public life there are no secrets, expect your employer to talk about you. It’s your job to make his/her thoughts, concerning you, positive.

It’s a given, if you keep on doing what you’ve always been doing you’ll keep on receiving what you’ve always been receiving (good, bad or mediocre). Alter your approach, change something (how will this alter the outcome, will the procedure enhance your performance, or will it be the death nail of altering a successful time held and proven procedure)?

PROBLEM SOLVING

The ability to solve problems successfully, to juggle the pros and cons, to develop strategies, to be able to see the outcome in your mind, and to do so expeditiously (words, ideas, concepts) is the recipe for justification of larger paychecks.

Those in any position of supervision must be able to delegate and make it stick. One leads through example.

You must have a goal; he/she who has no target will hit it every time. You must be positive about yourself, you must be ambitious in your initiative, and you must have drive and determination.

If you hear something 7 times over and over again you’ll retain 80% of it; if you hear something once you’ll forget 80%.

Prioritize your work, don’t allow yourself to be overly burdened. Each night write down the 5 most important things you must do tomorrow and try to stick to it.

Conceive/believe/achieve, if you don’t believe in yourself no one else will.
　
DO YOU EVER FIND YOURSELF PROCRASTINATING?

A. Ask yourself why; is it out of fear,

B. fatigue,

C. or is what’s facing you just boring?

1. You must deal with this head on.

2. You must find a peak time and attack the problem.

3. If necessary, delegate.

4. Find a quiet place for contemplation.

5. Brake the project up into smaller more manageable sections.

6. If necessary, commit to someone else that you’ll do it.

7. Learn how to reward yourself.

PAPER WORK!!!!!!!!

(RAFT)

R-efer it to someone else, especially an employee who needs the experience
A-ct upon it, do it, be orderly
F-ile it
T-rash it

Every time you bring out a document/miscellaneous paper work and don’t act on it initial it, each time making the initial larger until it is so covered with your initials you don’t know what it is and throw it away, (of course if your supervisor should see it be ready with a good explanation).

INTERRUPTIONS

1. Shut the door.

2. Set a time limit for speaking with others, personally and/or on the phone.

3. Schedule things, appointments, etc., even if such timing may be inconvenient for others.

4. Stand up when conferring with people, the conversation will take less time then if you allow them to sit down.

5. During the conversation walk towards the door to lead them out.

6. Remember, lots of chairs invite visitors.

7. If time out is required place the telephone on (call forward) and have someone else take the calls until you can address them later at your convenience.

8. Group telephone calls according to priority. Be careful about asking personal questions or the person you are speaking with will take the (your) time to tell you. A convenient way to loose yourself, on the phone, from a long winded, vulgar, or obnoxious person: Hang up on yourself. When you begin to speak hang up; the other person will think it’s a phone problem.

Every job has its problems, there is no wonder of wonders when interacting with people, everyone is different, everyone has been brought up differently. There will, in the beginning and possibly for several years, be lots more responsibility then authority. Take advantage of this time to learn, everyday is a new experience with new challenges, your time will come and when it does you will be ready and able to draw on these past experiences. Learn well and profit, never settle for being mediocre, always do your best, give 100% + each and every time, you’ll be glad you did.
POOR WORK HABITS

1. Are frowned upon.

2. Always be on time, in fact always try to be a little early.

3. Don’t be a clock watcher.

4. Don’t be afraid to stay a little longer, if necessary, to complete your current project.

5. Don’t be a whiner.

6. Be a team player, don’t be so willing to turn someone in or write them up.

7. Be careful with your language.

8. Be careful where you place your hands or allow your eyes to dwell.

9. Always try to improve yourself, don’t be afraid to take courses at the college after work.

10. Don’t get discouraged if you fail at something, look at it as a learning experience, pick yourself up and try again.

11. Get your required rest, fatigue can be a barrier to listening, it can cause you to jump to conclusions and speak prematurely, don’t allow your mouth to write checks you can’t cash.

A word to those close to being fired: We don’t want to fire you, we need your abilities, however, if you don’t change and improve in these areas (list them) we may find that we just may have to do without you.