"Working on Monday" Part 7- Transition to Depth and Understanding of the Workplace

It is a transitional time for "Working on Monday."  We have done some amazing work by executing the action plans I created.  Let's review:

1. Write down where you want to be in the next twenty-five years.  
2. (a) Pick five companies you want to work for- research their history and culture. (b) Research the lifestyle you want to live in twenty-five years.  
3. Join an organization (your church does not count).
4. Press, do not quit!
5. Set and write down your short term goals- one month, 6 months, 3 years.
6. Write out your work history in an autobiographical form.
7. Reflect on the information you have compiled in action plans one through six.
8. Create actual steps to reach your long and short term goals.
9. Think about the competition- how are you going to rise above and overcome them?
10. Make note of how you spend your time for three or four days.
11. Review your time journal and make a schedule.
12. Stick to your schedule.
13. Organize your work autobiography into short memorable phrases. 
14. Get a personal calling card.
15. Strike up conversations everywhere and be prepared to speak about yourself in a professional and positive manner.

Now we are going to take a deeper look at the workplace and how it operates.  The above steps are preparation for the workplace, but you also have to be prepared to function in the workplace. Topics such as human resources, discrimination, networking, politics and office etiquette will be covered.  In addition to these discussions, small business subjects will also be examined for entrepreneurs.

There may be more action plans, but we will revisit the above action plans and get a full understanding of how they fit into the workplace environment. 

This transition presents you with another opportunity to complete and/or revise your action plans.  Remember you are growing and your plans should be revised to reflect your growth. 

Until next Monday...