Thursday, December 25, 2014

How to avoid "rubble" at work


How to avoid Companies around the world continue to optimize the cost of the Remaining employees are starting slowly but surely to feel the burden of pressure on his shoulders because of a reduction in the number of employees they have much more work than in the old, pre-crisis times. Yes and position in the company cease to be so solid and stable as before: one never knows if you will be fired!


Perhaps your first instinct is to take as much of what is written in your duties - in the beginning will help you to move forward and avoid hanging over his head the threat of dismissal, however, it is important here to establish a known limits your performance. Otherwise you run the risk of "burn out" at work and will allow your employer to sit down on his neck and drive you like a powerful horse.




Understanding where you should firmly refuse another "extraordinary" of the building in such a way as not to compromise other business achievements is the most important part of your professional development. In order to help you to ensure the right balance between their own needs and the needs, "hung on you by senior management, portal we have developed 5 graceful ways to say a firm "no" additional duties and not to damage their own careers.




1. "Is this job a higher priority than all other obligations and current Affairs? "




If the reason of your unwillingness to take on the extraordinary task of leadership is that you are overloaded with work, ask the boss to do it to the detriment of all other current Affairs. This will allow you to show your positive attitude and make it clear that you are not going to put another burden on his shoulders. Don't be afraid to note the extent of their employment. Most likely the head will come to the conclusion that "puzzle" have someone else. However, if the boss will insist, at least you will have a ready explanation of why the other important things had to be postponed.





2. "I guess I am not the best candidate for this job"


Employees are often afraid to admit to his superiors that their ability to perform a particular job limited. They try to refuse what they are incompetent, but I'm afraid to admit this incompetence, fearing for their professional reputation. Meanwhile, the ability to recognize the limits of their capabilities only indicates that you are a responsible approach to the quality of the work and its result. If you actually consider yourself to be incompetent in any field, refer to the command of a colleague who is more suitable for this job. You do not "substitute" colleague, and only offer the best solution for the company. However, do not overdo it with the transfer of "scoring pass", otherwise the boss and colleagues will see you as irresponsible lazy. Moreover, if you want to continue to move up the career ladder, from time to time and you have to leave your "comfort zone".




3. "I can do it, but later"




If the only problem is lack of time, offer to do the job, as only a few get rid of current Affairs. Usually (especially if we are talking about starting a new project), the managers are very impatient, and there is a good chance that they will leave you alone and will outsource the job to someone else. You should not be ashamed of what your work schedule is Packed to the eyeballs.




4. "I would be uncomfortable to perform this task"




Sometimes the reason for the refusal to perform any work not in lack of time or skills. It so happens that the job is simply not fond of. The reasons can be different: perhaps the job you think is unethical, or solid waste of time, or do you think that the company makes a strategic error. Whatever it is, its position on this issue is to Express in a positive, respectful and avoiding accusatory phrases. Don't be afraid to Express their concerns. Offer an alternative solution to the problem.




5. "Can I be useful in something else? "




Another option to avoid unwanted instructions: ask the chief to instruct you some other job. In the end, your refusal does not mean that you do not want to work in principle. Just don't overdo it: too frequent use of this trick will give the boss the impression that you are trying to determine the scope of their responsibility.





6. Just say "No"


No matter which of these five strategies you will adopt. Remember one thing: when applying any of them, your boss, most likely, will try to put pressure on you and make you take on extra weight. Stay calm and respectful. Politely but firmly let them know that you are not going to take on a lot more duties. It is important to clarify and avoid any possible ambiguity in this question.





Source:

Point.ru
















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