Page 1 0% Complete 10 Pages Remaining The best way for me to get my strength back, when I’m feeling drained by pressures at work, is to… Go to a social event where I can interact with as many stimulating people as possible Go out with close friends or colleagues Spend time with someone who knows me well Have some time alone, to reflect or do something I enjoy During a work meeting, if a colleague suggested we should change an important policy, I would… Focus on the facts / evidence first, to establish the ‘nuts & bolts’ of the proposal Want to be able to grasp the specifics very clearly before considering the implications Ask for the proposal to be put into context first, so I could see why it was being suggested Filter out the details until I could understand how the proposal related to current policy & planning As a manager, when I’m faced with funding issues at work, and it’s clear some projects will have to be cut back or dropped… I first review the strategic plan, reassess longer-term priorities, then act on the lowest-priority projects I consider each project’s contribution to key outcomes, then (where possible) adapt rather than drop projects I weigh the business implications against the human consequences, looking for the best compromise I start by assessing the implications for all those potentially affected, because human capital drives growth If I’m preparing to move overseas for a short-term work project (e.g. one month), and I know I’ll have time when I’m there to explore local and national places, activities, culture etc, I will… Do some research before I go, and book anything I’m keen to see or do, so I have a clear plan from the start Pick out some interesting options and book them, because I can then build on that list when I get there Print off a few things that might be worth exploring, then check them out once I’m in the country Get a general idea of options before I go, but wait until I get to the country before deciding what best to do When feeling a little drained, I’m more likely to… Blow off steam with friends Call a few friends and catch up Message my closest friend on text or email Spend time alone When considering a new project at work, I prefer to… Break down each component of work into specific chunks so that I know exactly what I am doing Inform myself on the specific details of each task I will be doing Keep an eye on the desired outcome and then work out necessary details accordingly Establish the overall purpose of the project and then work out how to approach it At work, the hardest decisions I have had to make are those where… I need to compromise on whatever makes the most logical sense I want to act on my analysis of what is best for the business, but it may negatively impact on people I want to help people, but my analysis suggests this would be bad for business long term There is any negative impact on people I normally feel most satisfied at work when… Everything happens the way it is supposed to Things mostly go according to plan, but small things happen to challenge me There are some surprises but I have enough structure to know what to do Unexpected surprises allow me to act spontaneously
The best way for me to get my strength back, when I’m feeling drained by pressures at work, is to… Go to a social event where I can interact with as many stimulating people as possible Go out with close friends or colleagues Spend time with someone who knows me well Have some time alone, to reflect or do something I enjoy During a work meeting, if a colleague suggested we should change an important policy, I would… Focus on the facts / evidence first, to establish the ‘nuts & bolts’ of the proposal Want to be able to grasp the specifics very clearly before considering the implications Ask for the proposal to be put into context first, so I could see why it was being suggested Filter out the details until I could understand how the proposal related to current policy & planning As a manager, when I’m faced with funding issues at work, and it’s clear some projects will have to be cut back or dropped… I first review the strategic plan, reassess longer-term priorities, then act on the lowest-priority projects I consider each project’s contribution to key outcomes, then (where possible) adapt rather than drop projects I weigh the business implications against the human consequences, looking for the best compromise I start by assessing the implications for all those potentially affected, because human capital drives growth If I’m preparing to move overseas for a short-term work project (e.g. one month), and I know I’ll have time when I’m there to explore local and national places, activities, culture etc, I will… Do some research before I go, and book anything I’m keen to see or do, so I have a clear plan from the start Pick out some interesting options and book them, because I can then build on that list when I get there Print off a few things that might be worth exploring, then check them out once I’m in the country Get a general idea of options before I go, but wait until I get to the country before deciding what best to do When feeling a little drained, I’m more likely to… Blow off steam with friends Call a few friends and catch up Message my closest friend on text or email Spend time alone When considering a new project at work, I prefer to… Break down each component of work into specific chunks so that I know exactly what I am doing Inform myself on the specific details of each task I will be doing Keep an eye on the desired outcome and then work out necessary details accordingly Establish the overall purpose of the project and then work out how to approach it At work, the hardest decisions I have had to make are those where… I need to compromise on whatever makes the most logical sense I want to act on my analysis of what is best for the business, but it may negatively impact on people I want to help people, but my analysis suggests this would be bad for business long term There is any negative impact on people I normally feel most satisfied at work when… Everything happens the way it is supposed to Things mostly go according to plan, but small things happen to challenge me There are some surprises but I have enough structure to know what to do Unexpected surprises allow me to act spontaneously
