One of the pitfalls however, is excessive measurement. As has been said “A pig never got fatter by weighing it”.
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Think of an objective you want, then focus on splitting strategy and planning so you understand the difference.
Note that when mediating, you are not there to make a judgement or impose a solution.
A breakthrough, a change, a solution, or an insight comes as the result of a new thought. That’s all it is… a new thought. Thoughts arise and change all the time, so the possibility of a new thought about an old situation is natural and ever present. But the most unlikely place to find a [...]
Think about what area of skill or knowledge you want to develop. Then find out who is good at it and figure out a way to ‘hang out’ with them.
Think about the best manager you have ever had. If you have never had a good manager, and sadly some people haven’t, then imagine what one would be like.
Figure out what it costs you in stress, energy, time, and even health. Do you want to keep paying that cost again and again?
Stop. Your mind flagged this idea as interesting for a reason. How could you apply this in your work or your life?
On the other hand, it is good to ask why someone did something that turned out well, as this will reinforce the desired behaviour.
What does using your BlackBerry or other email device in meetings say about you?