I’m always surprised when people keep their objectives secret. Well, surprised, worried and sometimes suspicious. I’ve worked in many companies and organisations over the years, helping them to set their objectives and running workshops on how to … Continue reading
I was very interested to learn that the pope had resigned this week. It’s 600 years since a pope did this. But is Pope Benedict XVI really the first pope who should have resigned in 600 years? … Continue reading
I had a very interesting discussion recently with someone who runs a help desk and it prompted me to think about the difference between reactive and proactive objectives.This is a very important distinction because it has a huge … Continue reading
A Grapevine reader got in touch recently with a tricky problem. Like a lot of people, Tom (not his real name), has been through many company reorganisations. In the last round, he kept a job, but … Continue reading
15th January was Procrastinator’s New Year. I’m surprised it’s that early. No doubt it’s not celebrated till some time in February. Why do people procrastinate? On our time management courses I often come across … Continue reading
It’s a big mistake not to have any objectives, but just having them is not good unless you use them. Find out what you need to do here. Last week, together with Dr Dave Nicol, I presented … Continue reading
Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions? It’s the New Year. Time to take the decorations down and check if you kept your New Year’s Resolutions from last year. Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions? … Continue reading
Here’s a great question a client asked me recently. Do you know the answer? It would seem that not many people do. Objectives are what you need to achieve. Strategy is a route, plan or method for … Continue reading
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