Delegating is a common and essential practice in the workplace. When you delegate, you give some of your work to other people. Those people are then in charge of getting the work done. Delegating makes work more efficient. You might find that, with some projects, you can get more done [...]
It doesn’t matter how many resources you have. If you don’t know how to use them, they will never be enough. Every project requires the use of some type of resource. A resource is something you need to complete a task. When most people think about resources they think about [...]
Either you run the day, or the day runs you. -Jim Rohn What is your most valuable resource? Many people would argue that time is their most valuable resource. That’s because everyone has a limited amount of time. There’s no way to increase the time you have, but you can [...]
“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” - Steven Covey This quote points out exactly what is wrong with our priorities. So often we do things that we consider urgent that we forget to make time for what is [...]
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” -Benjamin Franklin Have you ever experienced a situation where a mistake was made because you weren’t adequately prepared? If so, you’re not alone. Many times when we don’t decide on and implement a plan, we experience a level of failure. [...]
You probably learned at an early age that good manners are important. Things like: It’s not polite to stare, always say “please” and “thank you”, and hold the door for the person behind you. All of these rules still apply in the workplace, only now you have a few more [...]
Have you ever considered the importance of the language you use in the workplace? The way you talk says a lot about you and your level of professionalism. Everything from the words you use to the topics you talk about leads people to form an opinion about you. Remember, [...]
Your students only have one chance to make a good first impression. Making a good first impression is very important. Once someone has an impression of you it can be hard to change it. One’s physical appearance is the first thing people use to form an initial impression. It is [...]
Any preparation for the workplace is incomplete without a discussion of ethics. Ethics are principles that help people decide between right and wrong. Ethics are similar to morals or values, but ethics typically hold people to a higher standard. Just as it’s important to be moral in everyday life, it [...]
Personal responsibility is a skill that most people don’t put on their resumes but it is crucial in the workplace. Personal responsibility is the level of commitment one is willing to make in setting and achieving clear goals. In other words, being personal responsible means taking responsibility for one’s [...]