3. Procrastination To defer action – be dilatory A credit card The thief of time
4. Procrastination Solomon and Rothblum, Journal of Counselling Psychology, 1984 ....the intentional delay ...... .....to the point of discomfort. .... in the initiation or completion of important tasks...........
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6. A “two minute” conversation – take “1” When and why? Turn to the person next to you Outline a recent time when you procrastinated and what caused you to procrastinate
7. Common causes of procrastination I can do it anytime I’m scared to fail I don’t like doing it It’s not urgent I’m too busy It’s just so big
10. The side effects on performance Low urgency high urgency Low importance High importance Necessity Productivity Deception Thoughtlessness
11. The “urgent” thing What the Deming has found about the quadrants Low urgency high urgency Low importance High importance 24% 58% 2% 16% 25 % 14% 60% 1% Average organisation Excellent organisation
12. What sort of work occupies each zone? Productive Strategy Reflection Relationships Thoughtlessness Trivia timewasters Deception Interruptions E-mail Necessity Crises Deadlines “ surprises”
13. A “two minute” conversation – take “2” Which box are you? Turn to the person next to you - tell them which box you tend to operate and how you feel about your work when in that “box”
14. What effect does working in each zone have? Productive In control Measured Content Thoughtlessness Bored Peripheral “ What shall I do today” Deception Frustrated Can’t to see the point “ Chasing tail” Necessity Excited/edgy Scared Burnt out
18. 12 ideas for unblocking yourself 3 ideas about things you can do 3 ideas about “performance management” 3 ideas about the way you think 3 ideas about planning
35. And don’t forget your own attitudes The “response factor” model Capacity for change Comfort with change
36. Response factor model The “types” Overwhelmed BSer Learner Entrenched Comfort with change Capacity for change
37. Response factor model Their fears Overwhelmed BSer Learner Entrenched Being left behind Not learning Revelation of truth Uncertainty of the future
38. Response factor model Behaviour in transition Overwhelmed BSer Learner Entrenched Withdraw Active engagement Aggression Clinging to past
39. Response factor model Motivating each type Overwhelmed BSer Learner Entrenched Close supervision Safe work Forced self-awareness Latitude “ Air time” Strong assignments Help and support Provision of a safe environment Mini-challenges Understanding Coaching and straight talk Phased in work
40. A “two minute” conversation – take “3” What does it all mean for me? Turn to the person next to you Discuss what we’ve covered Tell them what your taking away and why?
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