Purpose – The Specialist-Generalist

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

July 15, 2017July 15, 2017 John Worne Purpose, Specialist-Generalist

HBR – Find Purpose in Even Your Most Mundane Tasks at Work

The definition of the Specialist-Generalist is turning your hand to many things - but always remembering the purpose. Some days that's easier than others though. As Valerie Keller and Caroline Webb put it on HBR.org: "How are we supposed to feel a higher sense of purpose amid the daily scrum, as we wade through tedious … Continue reading HBR – Find Purpose in Even Your Most Mundane Tasks at Work

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."