Thursday, May 7, 2015

Observations

I enjoy learning through observation.  Hope these are helpful to you today!

·       You can be nice & compassionate and strong at the same time.  This makes for a very good working relationship between you and your associates because they know you will be supportive of them and kind, but that you also expect the work to get done.


·       Plan, Plan, Plan.  A few minutes of planning can save hours of re-working.  Planning at the beginning and end of each day can also mean the difference between a good day and a bad day.  This quote from Albert Einstein sums it up:

·       Plan Specifically.  Task sheets & project lists with specific priorities and time lines make the difference between making gains and not.

·       What is the root cause?  Don’t be satisfied with putting a band aid on the problem.  Look for the root cause so that you can find a solution.  This is not only important in solving work related problems, but can be used with any situation.

·       Don’t be afraid to learn new things and expand your horizons.  As you continue to be open to learn new things, doors will open that you never imagined.  Fifteen years ago when I took a job of Office Assistant, I would have never imagined that I would learn to do the things I have done and do
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·       Implement office hours and enforce them.  I can so tell a difference when I enforce my office hours and when I do not.  It works, though.  It gives you time to focus and really get stuff done.

·       Don’t wait too long to fire someone.  The situation just drags down morale and productivity in the department and wipes you out as well.

·       When you don’t feel like praying for someone at all, pray for them the most.  God works in wonderful and mighty ways!


·       Find the peace in the middle of your storm.  Don’t just wait out the storm, but learn to dance in the rain.  This can be really hard to do, but if we listen closely enough, we can hear a sweet song playing.

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