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Category: Optimism

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 John Worne Behaviours, Leadership, Management, Optimism, Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

Curling

Facing big challenges? Anxious you might not seize an opportunity, or that people and personalities might get in the way? There are some things in working life you can’t fix or tackle until the right moment comes; so rather than worrying, sometimes it’s best to save your energy and trust yourself to perform ‘in the … Continue reading Curling

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 John Worne Change, Optimism, Project Management, Specialist-Generalist

Optimism

Optimism - it’s the Specialist-Generalist’s best friend. Nine times out of ten you just don’t know if something’s going to work or not; and you’re likely surrounded by experts who will tell you all the things that could (and maybe will) go wrong... But, most of the time they probably won’t. And if they do, … Continue reading Optimism

July 20, 2018 John Worne Behaviours, Optimism, People, Specialist-Generalist

HBR – Choose to be kind

By John Worne There is no better advice for any Specialist-Generalist than choosing to be kind... Whatever the provocation, you reap what you sow; whenever you shove someone they'll always shove you back - usually harder. HBR can be a bit schmaltzy at times, but there's something in re-wiring your head and 'leaning in' with … Continue reading HBR – Choose to be kind

May 5, 2018May 5, 2018 John Worne Behaviours, Optimism, Specialist-Generalist, Stress & Wellbeing

Burnout

A lot to like, as so often, in HBR's top tips. We've all been there - overtired, overstretched and overwrought. Different people do different things; but when you're tired and low there are only three which really work: changing your perspective, small pleasures and rest. To Fight Your Burnout, Take Control of It When you’re … Continue reading Burnout

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 John Worne Optimism, Project Management, Purpose, Specialist-Generalist

Obstacles

Running a big project, trying to get something done or just trying to get through the day; it can feel like people are throwing up obstacles everywhere. But a simple aphorism can help the Specialist-Generalist keep the optimism up... obstacles are the path. The telling point is: if it involves people, money or your time … Continue reading Obstacles

The Specialist-Generalist Mindset

Here's what Harvard Business Review has to say on 'Imposter Syndrome', every Specialist-Generalist's constant companion:

"We’ve all had that feeling of being unqualified to do something we’ve been tasked to do. But the fact that everyone occasionally suffers from impostor syndrome (even CEOs and Prime Ministers) doesn’t make it any easier to handle.

Try these three things:

1) Recognise there are positives to being new in your field. When you’re not steeped in the conventional wisdom of a given profession or industry, you can ask questions that haven’t been asked before or approach problems in ways others haven’t thought of.

2) Adopt a learning mindset. Focus more on what you’re learning than on how you’re performing.

3) Know that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling like an impostor, chances are that others feel the same way."

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Purpose

It’s what we’re all here for; but people and organisations get confused, lost and sometimes forget their purpose. The Specialist-Generalist must not. Enshrined in policies, framed by strategies and lived in the culture, the Specialist-Generalist must be constant in pursuit of ‘purpose’.

Economics

The ‘dismal science’ of economics must not rule over the purpose of an organisation; but it also cannot be ignored. If the economics go astray everything goes wrong. The Specialist-Generalist must be on top of the short, medium and long-term economics.

Effectiveness

The Specialist-Generalist needs to know ‘enough about enough’ to understand and manage all sorts of people, projects and experts; and in so doing constantly improve policies, processes and systems – and deliver the programmes which transform organisations.

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