Monday, November 29, 2010

“How To Make The Most Out Of Your Job”



This was a booklet given by the human research department to all employees during the working years. I don’t remember why the book was handed out. This could have been an inspirational effort to keep workers motivated during salary freezes or job reduction.
Publish by Kirkley Press and written by H.K. Dugdale with all rights reserved. It is not to be copied, quoted or reproduced in any form.
With that said, I wondered why it wasn’t “How To Make The Most Of Your Job”, but read on.
The first line on page 3 (which is really page 1 since you do not count the cover and inside cover as pages) stated, “You are richer than you think!” Ah, it must have been a salary freeze.
According to the author, this little booklet was to help “you” become more successful, in whatever your work happens to be – regardless who you are, what your particular job is, or what company you work for.
The rest of the premise is to take time to succeed. H.K. does acknowledge that there are only 24 hours in every day, so I will only give a synopsis of what the rules are to succeed in those 24 hours.

1. Take time to THINK
2. Take time to BE THOROUGH
3. Take time to COOPERATE
4. Take time to GIVE and TAKE ORDERS – CHEERFULLY
5. Take time to FINISH WHAT OU START
6. Take time to GET THE FACTS
7. Take time to PLAN
8. Take time to KNOW YOUR COMPANY
9. Take time to EXPLAIN
10. Take time to LISTEN
11. Take time to ANSWER QUESTIONS
12. Take time to PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
13. Take time to PRAISE
14. Take time to DO IT NOW
15. Take time to ADMIT and CORRECT YOUR MISTAKES
16. Take time to BE ON TIME
17. Take time to MAKE PEOPLE FEEL IMPORTANT
18. Take time to BE NEAT
19. Take time to BE COURTEOUS
20. Take time to BE CONCISE
21. Take time to UNDERSTAND THE “OTHER FELLOW”
22. Take time to DO YOUR BEST
23. Take time to BE PATIENT
24. Take time to REMEMBER
25. Take time to BE EFFICIENT
26. Take time to LOOK FOR THE BEST IN PEOPLE
27. Take time to AVOID GOSSIP
28. Take time to KEEP YOUR TEMPER
29. Take time to MAKE INTELLIGENT DECISIONS
30. Take time to BE TOLERANT
31. Take time to BE CAREFUL
32. Take time to LIVE UP TO YOUR PROMISES
33. Take time to SAY “THANK YOU”
34. Take time to BE ENTHUSIASTIC
35. Take time to EXPRESS YOUR HONEST OPINION
36. Take time to KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR GOAL
37. Take time to BE HUMAN
38. Take time to MAKE HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
39. Take time to SMILE
40. Take time for SELF IMPROVEMENT
41. Take time to TAKE CARE OF YOUR HELTH
42. Take time to ACQUIRE A HOBBY
43. Take time to SAVE
44. Take time to RELAX
45. Take time to LEARN
46. Take time to MAKE FRIENDS
47. Take time to ENJOY YOUR FAMILY
48. Take time to BE KIND
49. Take time to READ
50. Take time to BE THANKFUL
51. Take time to UNDERSTAND YOUR JOB
52. Take time to HAVE FAITH

According to the author, using these 52 tips you can and will, succeed in your work and you can help others to succeed in their work, and your life will be a successful, satisfying experience, if you will ‘TAKE TIME”.

H.K. also suggest putting these tips away for 30 days then read again to check if you have acquired the habit of taking time.

Now I like inspiration talks and discussions and have even given some, but in the REAL WORLD, those 24 hours are fleeting in silly emails and stupid questions. Even with the ever connected digital world, staying up late to try and finish what couldn’t be accomplished during the “office hours” cuts into the time for #44, #47, #49….

So I took the time to write this for what purpose? I got the most “out” of my job, so it’s up to YOU.

Take your time.

1 comment:

TripleG said...

Notice how "motivation" just works in the upward direction?
Marriott introduced a program wherein we were supposed to emulate the singing serving objects in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." So demeaning to both us and the guests that morale went into the basement.
The franchise holder required a daily gathering at 9 a.m. (in the steamy laundry room) to sing the company song and hear the daily inspiration. Once I substituted Haddaway's "What Is Love?" in the cassette player (everyone was in on it except the manager). Best motivational meeting ever.
Blows against the Empire!