Learn the Work of Work

Josh on April 30th, 2008

My friend Tony left a comment on a post (Working at 100% Capacity) earlier this week – thought it deserved it’s own post today as well.

First, what 100% means to someone today, if they don’t grow or get better at getting results – will become 75% in 12-36 months or less for them. Second, The only way to get above 75% is to learn the work of work. I would say that consists of four core proficiencies:

1. Productive Delegation (It take work to set someone up to succeed)
2. Consistent Review (at least weekly evaluation of progress and planning in advance)
3. Ruthless Prioritization (this is of time, and selecting the highest value tasks and projects to accomplish)
4. Effective Communication (This has more to do with diligence to use the appropriate mediums for the right messages)

JG

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Russ at 8:41am May 1

Maybe because I’m horrible at delegating i would feel this way, but I think the comment about Productive delegation “(it takes work to set someone up to succeed)” might be the best leadership principle I’ve heard in a long time. I’ve never heard it that way or seen it model where your setting the other person up to be successful – thanks for the insight
russ

Tony Steward at 10:48am May 1

No worries – just comes from the pain of my own experience – LOL