How does the cliché go? “The best plans of mice and men ….?” I have learned that the best plans are ones with clearly defined goals, clear directions of how you plan to accomplish goals, AND flexibility. Let me share
Goal Setting 1001
No, 1001 is not a typo. I figure if you are the type attracted to such titles, you have read at least a 101. I know! I love goals! They are the ultimate motivation for me. They keep me focused,
STOP! Ask for directions.
In today’ world, you have GPS systems that help you travel. Just about anything you want to try is on YouTube. It is rare that you need to call someone for directions or instruction, or ask someone how they made
Great year end strategies begin with a GOOD ASK!
Have you got a plan to ask for donations? Yes, donors are bombarded with end of year requests. Don’t let them forget about your organization, because you didn’t ask.
Go the extra inch…
At Disney, no matter how successful the mouse is, or how many children love the princesses, it is about their people. They do a lot to make sure they get the right people (more than I have time to discuss here), and the first thing they do is TEACH and EMPOWER them to go the extra inch.
Do the terms: Performance Report, OR Productivity Report, OR Activity Report make you cringe.
My manager had what was affectionately called a “Tickler File”. The black box held his general relationships and the red box held the “Hot” or new relationships. Each week, he went through his tickler file, and recorded notes about these relationships and would make lists of activities or things to do with these relationships (the post-it notes).