2. Read the blog post here:
http://bit.ly/StuckStruggling6
3. 5 Pieces of Practical Advice
for Dealing With the
Tyranny of the Urgent
4. Have a Long-Term Plan - Visible
It’s not only important to have a vision
and goal, it’s vital to keep the
destination and the plan in front of
your eyes. Constantly.
Out of sight, out of mind
5. Just Say “No” Regularly
People will give you as much
responsibility as you are willing to take
on – even if it’s not your job.
Their emergency is not necessarily your problem
6. Have Clear Accountability
In a corporate structure, make sure it is
abundantly clear to all stakeholders and
interest parties who is your real boss.
That way it’s easier to resist the
impositions of others.
“You are not the boss of me”
7. Be Realistically Flexible
Conditions shift. Curveballs get thrown.
Minds are changed. Plans morph. Just
be sure any altered priorities are clearly
communicated and understood.
Stuff happens.
8. On What Will Your Success be
Measured?
Ultimately, what will lead to a positive
working relationship and review of your
performance? Is this “urgency” a
component of that, or a distraction?
Ask: is this truly MY problem to solve?