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Post by David Wyld on May 27, 2013 21:34:48 GMT -6
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Post by franklinvazquez on Jun 28, 2013 9:34:09 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
This article offers its reader a thoughtful advice, and I completely relate with the fact that we should constantly analyze what we are doing and what we have today to find out if there is still a purpose. Personally, I only can do certain jobs for a certain amount of time; in other words, I always like to be learning new things, and when I get the feeling that I have learned everything I could from my current job, I just want to take on new challenges. Leaders and managers should foster this idea and encourage their employees to leave the comfort zone and assume new tasks and assignment that will make them progress in their careers. I believe being dynamic and being able to adjust will considerably make a difference in someone's professional career.
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Post by jalesianelson on Jul 7, 2013 13:55:42 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
Sometimes having too much on your plate can become a bit overwhelming. Reevaluating what is important, and what isn’t important should help free up some time. Just because it’s been there and you never got around to doing it, doesn’t mean that that particular task is relevant. Holding on to old baggage will do nothing but contribute to the stress that has already built up.
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Post by elvia on Jul 10, 2013 8:48:55 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
This article makes a valid point here. If a task is no longer meaningful it definitely should not be on your to do list. Often times we feel overwhelmed because there is so much we think we have to complete before the day is over, but in reality some of those things are no longer relevant. We need to take the time to analyze these different tasks to see what is important and what isn't, then we can be more productive and focus on completing the important tasks.
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Post by campbell22 on Jul 10, 2013 20:29:25 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There I agree with this article. You should learn how to manage your time and things that are important from things that can wait. So many people run around being stressed because they have to do all this work but sometimes they put things on their “to do” list that don’t have to be there. If you can pick out what’s important from what can wait then your life and job would be less stressful and more enjoyable.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2013 8:36:33 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
Looking up information on how to make a productive to-do list can help clear up your plate. As a manager, you can find out what you actually need to do and what you can delegate to others. Making your time most effective is what keeps you motivated. Being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel is an easy way to have people motivated. Finishing a list and moving onto another one. Having the opportunity to stop and breathe for a second.
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Post by anthonytaormina on Jul 11, 2013 12:14:04 GMT -6
Alt link 69: INSTANT MBA: Be Brutally Honest When You Fire Your Employee
I would not suggest being brutally honest when you have to fire an employee. I would also not suggest sugar coating it either. If the time comes that you have to fire someone you need to walk a line of honesty and compassion.
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Post by mda1287 on Jul 11, 2013 12:35:42 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
I agree with the article in that when things become unimportant you must clear them from your plate. You want to put new and less confusing ideas and tasks on your plate. With too much on your agenda, and with a lot of the same monotonous boring tasks, you will lose focus and the respect of your employees.
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Post by mda1287 on Jul 11, 2013 12:36:04 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
I agree with the article in that when things become unimportant you must clear them from your plate. You want to put new and less confusing ideas and tasks on your plate. With too much on your agenda, and with a lot of the same monotonous boring tasks, you will lose focus and the respect of your employees.
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Post by harrisonrainwater on Jul 11, 2013 17:00:54 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
This is a true statement for anyone. I myself am guilty of this all the time. When people write to-do lists, they intend to get everything done that they can. Sometimes doing too much in one day can be hurtful. Trying to whip through too many tasks in one day can cause you to lose focus and fail where you could have succeeded. This goes hand in hand with the previous article on sleep. A proper balance between an appropriately sized to do list and rest can make all the difference.
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Post by blaine on Jul 12, 2013 13:51:52 GMT -6
Those three questions are good questions for leaders to ask about the work that is one their employees plate as well as their own. This will help them to prioritize work duties for themselves and their employees so that they do not get burnt out. When employees get burnt out, they lose creativity and do not work as hard. This in return can affect the productivity of your business. As a leader you should create a list of three or four questions that you ask yourself about work duties before you give them to your employees. This will help you to be a better leader and your employees to work more effectively.
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Post by neilthompson on Jul 13, 2013 6:41:00 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
I really enjoyed this article. Within the last month, I had reached a point at work where I felt like I was overwhelmed and going nowhere. It felt as if I were working harder than ever and producing very little results. As I came to realize this, I started evaluating my daily activities to decide what added value and what was just hard work. After going through this evaluation period, I spoke with my manager and started dropping some of the items that I had felt were not value added. It was very interesting that most of these items were not missed by anyone, but there were a few that individuals started asking to have produced. When these came up I dealt with them on an individual basis to see if there was a better way to provide the information needed. We were able to find ways to provide this information for them in most cases without any extra work from anyone. It was unbelievable how much more satisfaction I felt each day once this busy work was lifted from my work load.
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Post by jacobthompson on Jul 13, 2013 12:32:32 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
Nice article. I think that a lot of people tend to put more on their plates than they need to. They often believe that they can do more than they actually can do, which leads to being burnout or a decrease in overall performance. Knowing what and how much you can do will not only save you time, but it will actually allow you to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time.
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Post by maryhilse12 on Jul 14, 2013 8:38:34 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Be Brutally Honest When You Fire Your Employee
I believe this is the only way to fire employees. When it comes to the actual confrontation, employees usually have an idea what's going to happen. In my work history, employees have been given several verbal and written warnings before the firing takes place. Telling them exactly why they are being fired will give them answers to why and I hope can help them improve for the next job. Some people are just not made for certain jobs, so being honest with them at the firing process can be a benefit. Remember, we have a job to do and not all people can fit into the position.
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Post by scotthunt13 on Jul 14, 2013 14:17:36 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Not Everything On Your Plate Needs To Be There
It's important to take time before you start something and analyze how important it is and if it's something that needs to be completed right away. People always get overwhelmed with the amount of projects they have on their to do lists and most of them are not that important to do anymore. Prioritizing your projects will allow you to get everything important finished first and then you can worry about the smaller things later if you need to.
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