We can all benefit from making a conscious decision to re-energise or reinvigorate our work life.
One way of doing this may be to think about the idea of ‘managing yourself’. Sometimes we can be so preoccupied with how best to manage and work with other people that we don’t think about how we can best manage ourselves. Peter Drucker writes about this very thing. Drucker speaks about how we too can build a life of excellence by being our own chief executive officer. Meaning that in the same way a CEO would evaluate the commercial operations of a company, we can all benefit from taking a step back and looking at our own personal ‘commercial operations’.
To try this for yourself, here are some simple questions to help guide you:
- What are my strengths? We need to know our strengths in order to know where we truly belong.
- How do I work? Think about the ways in which you work best. Is it by processing written information, or by talking it over with a colleague? Are you more productive working alone, or in a team environment? Are you in top form when things get stressful, or do you operate better in a highly structured environment?
- What are my values? What are your ethics? What do you see as important responsibilities for yourself and others?
- Where do I belong? What kind of work environment suits your strengths, work style and beliefs best?
- What can I contribute? How can you contribute best to your workplace by utilising your strengths and values?
For more advice on career planning, you can reach us at info@alexcorreaexecutive.com.au.
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