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10 Ways to Survive Today's Office
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By Ann-Marie Latoski
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Life at work can be fun, serious, harried, confusing, andrewarding. Sometimes it happens all in the same day. In a worldwhere the only thing constant is change, here are 10 things tolearn, not only to survive, but to thrive!
1. Don't expect anything - like someone to always tell youwhat to do Have you ever sat and waited on others for direction.(They should be telling me what to do right?) If someone wantedto tell you what to do, trust me, they would have done italready. Be confident and move forward.
2. If someone else is making a decision, let them own it Wishingyou had the authority to decide something on another's platewon't change their decision. It also doesn't do them any favoursif you are trying to hold on to whatever they need to do. Allowthem to do what they believe is right.
3. Fix what you can, don't sweat what you can't If you have theability to make something better at work, to clear up amisunderstanding, make a decision, or recommend a betterprocess, then do it. If you don't have the ability to change it,simply let it be.
4. Everyone wants to do a good job Really! People don't set outto get it wrong, or miss the mark. They act on what they know,and what they actually heard of the directions.
5. Let your head drive business, and your heart guide your headUse your brains, it is what got you to the job you are in, butalways pay attention to your gut, if something doesn't feelright, it is worth digging into, and if it feels good, go withit!
6. A lot of it is point of view You may work hard producingsomething that only gets 5 minutes airtime at the meeting, butwithout that piece of information, the meeting may have revolvedfor hours around the lack of that knowledge. A certain piece ofinformation means something different to different people indifferent areas of the organization, and most certainly todifferent levels of management.
7. Effective direction conveys the intent and allows the otherto develop the content Paint a clear picture of the desiredresult, the best end state (including anything you don't wantalong the way), then give freedom and space which allows othersto use their knowledge, skills and creativity to build somethingbeyond your imagination. Of course, if you know exactly what youwant, and how you want it done, then just say that. There is atime and a place for each.
8. Don't just react, write the e-mail, walk away, then re-writeit a couple of times without the negative emotion Peel it backto facts and data, don't assume, and clarify information.Perpetuating negative emotions can make them grow exponentially.Make it your standard to always drop the bad feelings, and geton with business.
9. A leader stands in their own space and allows other to do thesame Leaders understand their own ability to influence anysituation they come into contact with, and they accept thatresponsibility. They respect all others, acknowledging that weall have purpose in being here, and that no one of us is greaterthan another.
10. Don't take work or yourself too seriously There will betimes when things go wrong, when work piles up or needs to bere-done, and stuff happens. So why not enjoy it anyways?
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