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4 Ways You're Making Your Job Harder Than It Is
Forgetting Previous Feedback
Needing to change the same thing time and time again can be really frustrating.
So consider starting a feedback log for yourself, where you can reference changes that were suggested previously and ensure that you incorporate them into your future assignments.
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Clinging to Outdated Processes
Sometimes it seems way easier to hang on to your standard way of doing things than to adjust to your company’s new process.
But your approach is probably slowing you down. New features are usually adopted because they're more efficient. So figure out what you need to do to familiarize yourself with that new process.
Seeking Everybody’s Approval
When starting a new task or assignment, figure out exactly who is the key decision-maker. That will give you the confidence you need to move forward—without hearing from absolutely everybody involved.
Forgetting Previous Feedback
Needing to change the same thing time and time again can be really frustrating.
So consider starting a feedback log for yourself, where you can reference changes that were suggested previously and ensure that you incorporate them into your future assignments.
Planning for Every Possible Scenario
Overanalyzing every possible scenario or roadblock means you’ll continue to postpone getting started on a project.
So commit to getting started. You can still make changes along the way.
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Whenever a colleague asks for your support or provides you with a solution to an issue, make sure you acknowledge his or her action with a simple ‘got it’ or ‘received’. The lack of reaction from your side might lead to your co-worker thinking that their help or need does not matter.
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Effective listening
When listening to a colleague, try to focus entirely on his or her story rather than reflecting on your own position or experiences. Asking questions and actually taking into consideration their answers is a sure way to understand their story and prove helpful when providing advice.
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Delegation
You delegate when you describe a project or task to one of your team members, give them the objective, and make sure that they have the resources they need.
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When delegation is not a good choice
Delegation is not a good idea when considering:
- Newly hired people - they need training, coaching and supervision unitl they master the work;
- Those that are burned out - extra effort is beyond them;
- People with bad attitude - bring the mood of the team down. And you have to check on them frequently.