I have always been told by colleagues and superiors that I am very proactive. I am one who usually leads, and I tend to take control of tasks when others do not. I managed my time wisely. For instance, once the readings assignments were posted I began reading them rather than waiting for a day to go by or so. If I have time to do a task, I do it. I do not procrastinate or put it aside until the last minute. However, there’s one behavioral change that I need to make. At times, I know what I want to say, but when I say it, it does not come across as what I intended to say. My thoughts sometimes get lost in translation. There’s one individual in my sphere of influence who would benefit learning about how to be proactive. This individual is a colleague who complains when tasks are being ask from her to complete. Throughout this year, I have noticed that she does not manage her time wisely and puts off tasks until the last day. As a result, she stresses out because of time constraints. I would teach her to be proactive in the following way.
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Gisel Barrett
1/25/2015 07:12:38 am
Hi Jose,
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Jose Mendoza
1/27/2015 03:46:03 am
Yes, we had have a few meetings. She has admitted that she is doesn't manage her time wisely. She will email me every-time she works on the task. She is given a due date. I will have her write down a plan on what she will do each day until the due date.
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Sara
1/25/2015 02:45:45 pm
Hi Jose,
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Jose Mendoza
1/27/2015 03:49:45 am
I have always been this way. I want to complete tasks way before they are due. I have found myself to be less stress and enjoy the progress of completing tasks more rather than waiting until the last minute.
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Roxanne Pompilio
1/26/2015 12:37:59 pm
It's strange. I also think of myself as proactive in some respects, but I also feel behind like there is never enough time. I think my issue with tasks is I have difficulty saying, no when I have too much on my plate and I often have difficulty sharing the workload. Is your colleague receptive to change? Does she think of time management the same way?
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Jose Mendoza
1/27/2015 04:00:50 am
Reply to Roxanne:
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Bill
1/26/2015 11:32:43 pm
Jose,
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