2012 Work Resolutions

As the new year begins with an election year, uncertainty in Europe, consumer confidence flat and unemployement floating at 9%, and major organizations existing and planning another reorganization.

How we see work influence how we see ourself as a worker.  For one employee, for the last 12 months she has been searching for a new internal role since her old role was eleminated through reorganizations at her company. It is possible to choose to be a great worker, but most people need some guidance or motivation. Below are some ideas to help you optimize your performance at work:

Take Matters Into Your Own Hands: Take initiative and always think, “What can I do that is not part of my job responsibility?"

Focus on the Job You Have: Understand your organization, your role in it, and the vision of your boss and peers.

Create a Robust Goal and Performance Contract: Make formal or informal agreements to create shared vision about what you are planning to achieve, why and how.

Know and Build on Your Strengths: Align your work with your talents without sacrificing important priorities.
Personnal Development: Seek feedback and invest in professional development to increase your skill sets.
You may have a New Year's resolution to lose weight or be happier.  How about having a resolution to excel in your job and optimize your time in the office.  I know you can do it because I believe in you.

John Nguyen