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does the work you do actually matter?
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we all want to feel like the work we do is important
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it seems like it works
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but it doesn’t
work
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instant gratification & tasks we like
http://www.someecards.com/workplace-cards/im-not-convinced-weve-wasted
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it’s a three step process
communicating up
get communication down
monday ninja planning session
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your boss has no idea what you do all day
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nobody succeeds in the gray area
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share your priorities
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surface problems and ask for help
http://im9.eu/picture/funny-pictures-if-you-want-my-help-dawg-i-m-gonna-need-the-full-story
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your boss has always known you aren’t perfect
you weren’t fooling them
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you need to learn your manager’s priorities
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we can’t read minds
http://maxseesmovies.blogspot.com/2011/12/10-wizard-of-oz.html
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the endless stream of ideas
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how to ask good questions
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how to ask good questions
“what should I be working on this week?”
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how to ask good questions
“what should I be working on this week?”
“I am thinking of working on X, Y, and Z. Do these sound like the right priorities to you?”
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monday ninja planning session
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1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
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1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
2. Think about the week’s goals
Tuesday, February 4, 14
1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
2. Think about the week’s goals
3. Outline the steps to achieve each goal
Tuesday, February 4, 14
1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
2. Think about the week’s goals
3. Outline the steps to achieve each goal
4. Create milestones in your work
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communicating up
get communication down
monday ninja planning session
Tuesday, February 4, 14
does the work you do matter?
yes!Tuesday, February 4, 14
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Tuesday, February 4, 14
@katestullhttps://popforms.comhttp://katestull.com
thanks!
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