Check out this quick post on ways to get back into your routines after returning from a holiday.
The golden rule of interrupting others
Navigating uncertainty | Control as the key to building resilience
Uncertainty is everywhere and it’s not all bad. Sometimes it makes things more interesting. Except when it doesn’t… particularly at work when the goal posts keep changing while you’re trying to lead a team through a clear plan. Check out this article for some tips on what to focus on to build resilience and stay the course as much as you can.
Wellbeing | What to prioritise after an extremely busy period
Influencing without authority | How to work with busy executives to get stuff done
How to structure your week for success
We achieve our goals by taking consistent action. But this is easier said than done. Changing established routines or introducing new things into an already packed schedule can be challenging. In this post, I offer three ways you can build ‘goal getting’ into each week and increase your chances of success.
Strategic performance monitoring | How to get more out of your mid-year review
Does your organisation have too many improvements on the go?
If you are in the middle of ‘improvement overload’ and worried that your established processes will start to slip, check out this post on how to design an appropriate solution. I hope it provides you with a bit of ‘pain relief’ and positive encouragement for tackling things in a way that doesn’t necessarily require additional resourcing.
Three ways a timer can help reduce procrastination
Do you avoid tasks because they seem boring, even though you know the avoidance can affect your quality of life? Or do you delay starting work that doesn’t seem particularly urgent…until it’s too late for an all-nighter to do the trick? Check out this post for ways you can use a timer to reduce procrastination and get stuff done.
Is it OK to have operational risks in your strategic risk register?
Compliance monitoring: how to stop the struggle
Work-life balance | Ways to get your flexible work arrangements approved
Strategic alignment: Pick your battles
How being a “control fan” improves your work performance
Can being organised help you become more comfortable with risk?
Tackling mid-career challenges (part 2) | What to try if you are feeling lost
This post is the second instalment in my series about tackling mid-career challenges. It addresses small steps you could take if you are feeling lost after decades in a particular profession or industry or if you’re generally disenchanted with work. Because I understand that not everyone is as comfortable with risk and change as I am, I’ve made them low-key and geared towards people who prefer to ‘look before they leap’.
Dealing with strategic overcommitment
Finding time for strategic work in my business - a productivity experiment
Tackling mid-career challenges (part 1) | Thoughts on work after turning 45
I recently turned 45 and have been contemplating how I can best use the next two decades of my career to achieve my many dreams. If you are in a similar situation or are just feeling disenchanted with work in your midlife, check out this post for some insights on how you can start improving your situation.