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Help me!
I am a Failure!
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Introduction
• No one likes to be an underperformer. • It can be embarrassing and discouraging. • Yet, many of us have at times failed to meet expectations.
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The Bright Side of Life
• The good news is that poor performance isn't incurable. • It's possible to turn it around and save your reputation with:
– Awareness, – A sincere approach, – And the right support.
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Accept and Understand it
• There is often a complex set of causes.
– You may be managed poorly. – You are part of a weak team.
• Unfortunately the tendency is to attribute too much to external events.
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Accept and Understand it
• It is recommended taking a hard look at your performance and distinguishing between what you can change and what you can't. • You should ask colleagues for their input to better understand how you are missing targets.
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Ask for Help
• If you're screwing up, you should be open with your boss. • But be concrete about what you ask for. Don't try to use philosophy to ask and answer your questions. • Others will be more open to helping you if you show them how they can help.
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Involving Others
• Involving others (Peers, mentors, etc.) can also be helpful. • Ask for feedback about how you are performing and advice on how you can improve.
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Decide What to Focus on
• It is recommended using a checklist to assess the underlying causes:
– Effort: Am I putting enough time and energy into the work? – Strategy: Am I working smartly rather than relying on routine? – Talent: Do I have the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to do my job well?
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Restore your Reputation
• As you begin to turn your performance around, you may realize that your reputation has been damaged. • If this happens, you need to pay careful attention to how you appear to others. • You not only need to perform better, but you need to be seen to perform better.
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Principles to Remember
– Recognize what is in your control to change and what isn't – Sincerely ask for advice and feedback – Include others in your improvement efforts so they can see and appreciate your progress.
• Do:
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Principles to Remember
• Don't:
– Be defensive about your underperformance and try to blame it on outside events or other people – Assume that just because you are improving, others recognize it – Stay at a job where you've become permanently labeled an underperformer.
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Lico Reis Consultoria & Línguas
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