How to be effective at your workplace
If you want to enhance your success rate ,double your failure.. sounds odd but it is true to the core.As you try leave an impressive mark at work,a failure can bring unexpected twist and turns. How you deal with failure is what will ultimately help you succeed. workplace failures are part of life but,if dealt with well,can turn out to be life changing events.
WHEN YOU MISS A DEADLINE.....
You are bond to feel frustrated and upset when you miss an important deadline that impact a client ,but don't blow it by making it all public.If you get the stick from your boss repeatedly for not finishing tasks on time,you seriously need to consider a course in time management.Here the advice is trust your instincts.
when you feel overburdened ,speak up,it may take some guts initially,but will save your face later.
WHEN YOU NEED TO AVOID CONFLICT...
In this age of teamwork,conflicts with people and petty fights with your boss definitely get labeled as failure,Find common ground and never take sides in case of a conflict.If you are involving your supervisor,tell him/her how the conflicts within the team affect your productivity and morale that way,you will not sound like a whiny complainer,criticism of your work dose not mean your colleagues/customers are targeting client presentation, it doesn't make you a bad employee nor does it nullify your prior accomplishments.
WHEN YOU FAIL ON COMMITMENT...
Be honest with your other party and tell them you will do whatever it takes to fix the issue.never hide behind policies or procedures as it looks artificial and generally creates the repulse in the minds of the affected party.They may somehow manage this time but will start thinking negative about you and you lose the positive credit points.your clients are human and will appreciate your honest effort. The next time they give you business;surprise them with super fast delivery to gain the credibility back.
WHEN YOU SAY NO..NO..NO...
Constant excuses can label you as undependable;you could be considered overly defensive and resistant.you may be strong otherwise ;however,if you're always covering up your shortcomings with excuses
WHEN YOU FAIL ON COMMITMENT...
Be honest with your other party and tell them you will do whatever it takes to fix the issue.never hide behind policies or procedures as it looks artificial and generally creates the repulse in the minds of the affected party.They may somehow manage this time but will start thinking negative about you and you lose the positive credit points.your clients are human and will appreciate your honest effort. The next time they give you business;surprise them with super fast delivery to gain the credibility back.
WHEN YOU SAY NO..NO..NO...
Constant excuses can label you as undependable;you could be considered overly defensive and resistant.you may be strong otherwise ;however,if you're always covering up your shortcomings with excuses
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