Alegna Consulting

As professionals we have responsibilities that are outside of our specified job description.  I have seen all too often that many of my colleagues fell to meet simple deadlines for several reasons.  What happens in those situations is others are hindered in completing their duties due to lack of preparation of someone else.  In the current state of the economy and global marketplace we have an unwritten duty to be timely, to complete tasks by the date specified, and forward reports on or before the due date.  With that being said, allocate enough time to devote to the project so the information is the best that you can deliver.

Over the last few years, I seen organizations promote events, however due to lack of planning failed to deliver on time or provided less than standard material.  Trust me, when preparing for an event or preparing documented material and the appropriate amount of time is not given, it shows.  Most importantly it is worse to cancel an event due to lack of planning.  No matter what the show must go on.  People trust you to do what you say are going to do.  So, when you tell someone that you are going to do something, you best well do it and do it in the time you tell them.  My challenge today is for you to deliver on your word.  In most situations, all we have is our word and people depend on you to do what you say.  If you have the slightest thought that you may not have the time to give quality work, decline the work.  It is okay to say, “No”.  We can not be all things to all people. 

Understand your limits!  

Angela              

Tags: Deadlines, Ethics, Lack of Preparation, Professionalism, Respect, Timeliness, Trust

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