THE 17QUESTIONS EVERYONE SHOULD ASK THEMSELVES IN 2017
With a recent survey showing that one in four of us are looking for a new job in 2017* it would appear that a large number of the workforce could be on the move next year. But what should you be thinking about before you take the leap to pastures new? Brilliant business book The 99 Essential Business Questions may not have all the answers about your career change but it certainly has all the questions you need to ask yourself when thinking about a move. Even if you're happy at work, the start of a new year is always a good time to reflect on what could be working better for you and for your company and of course if there's anything more that your company could do for you. Below are 17 questions (taken from the 99 Business Questions) for 2017 that everyone should be asking themselves when they return to work on January 3rd:
25. Which organisation do I most admire?
30. Why am I proud of the organisation for which I work?
42. What would cause me to consider leaving my job or changing careers?
53. What is my unfulfilled dream?
55. How do I survive and flourish by changing faster than my environment?
57. If I received a million pounds to pursue my passion, what would I do?
58. If I were guaranteed success, what would I attempt?
59. How am I doing, and how do I know?
69. What perceptions that others have of me would I like to correct?
73. Are my priorities consistent with my purpose in life?
74. What are the likely future changes in my business landscape?
76. What no longer works for me?
78. How much longer before I can live the life I want to but haven't because of all the things I've had to do?
80. What are my frustrations and disappointments?
83. What decision am I avoiding?
84. What's working well for me at the moment?
97. How do I balance 'work' and 'life'?
Notes to editors
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By The 7 Authors: Gia Campari, David Glassman, Michael Jeans, Patrick McHugh, David Peregrine-Jones, David Shannon and Benjamin Taylor
As the culmination of centuries of top-level management consultancy and leadership experience across many sectors, this book is set to become the most well-read, regularly called-upon business book for all practicing managers. This is a first-of-its-kind book for all aspiring managers, those already in a leadership situation, managers in a huge corporate enterprise through to entrepreneurs in one-person set-ups and small business owners, in fact, anyone with a 'team'.
"Unlocking the power of asking yourself the right questions at the right time to provide the right answer for your current situation."
About the Authors
Gia Campari is the founder of Signals of Change, helping individuals and teams grow through leadership and innovation. G.campari@signalsofchange.com www.signalsofchange.com
David Glassman is involved in projects for the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants and the Cranfield Trust, and sits on the council of the Anglo Netherlands Society. david@glassman.com
Michael Jeans is a management consultant with some 40 years of experience. Michael@quagon.co.ukwww.quagon.co.uk
Patrick McHugh is Chairman and Chief Executive of Trinity Management Advisers, an advisory business working with organisations to achieve accelerated performance during change. Patrick@thetrinitygroup.co.ukwww.thetrinitygroup.co.uk
David Peregrine-Jones is Chairman of the Richmond Group of Management Consultants, Master of the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants, trustee of charities Future Versity and EISCA. davidpj@torusbw.comwww.torusbw.com
David Shannon is Principal and Managing Director of Oxford Project Management Ltd (OPM), a management consultancy formed in 1988 working in the public and private engineering and transport sectors to wildlife management in Africa. David.Shannon@opmg.co.uk
Benjamin Taylor is chief executive of the Public Service Transformation Agency and Managing Partner of RedQuadrant, which is a network consultancy working to transform the experience of customers and employees. Benjamin.Taylor@redquadrant.com www.redquadrant.com
* http://uk.businessinsider.com/people-thinking-about-quitting-their-jobs-in-the-new-year-2016-12
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