Managing Oneself Summary and Cliff Notes:
So, while I was reading Peter Drucker’s “Managing Oneself”, I was avalanched with information … Like drinking water from a fire hose, right? I’ll simplify it for you – keep reading. This will simplify his theories for you. Plus watch the video & copy the checklist.
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Upon completing the insightful work “Managing Oneself” by Peter Drucker, I found myself immersed in a cascade of profound insights pouring over my notes I had an aha moment. I have experienced – in a plethora (a lot) of conferences and meetings in the past, I get home with pages and pages of notes. The aftermath of these exciting conferences often fizzles with a dull execution of hastily compiled notes and perplexing action items, I sensed the weight of this newfound wisdom akin to an avalanche. Like being covered in good information but not knowing where to start.
AHA MOMENT: FOCUS ON ONE ACTION
THE SECRET TO OVERCOMING OVERWHELM AND STRESS IS TO DECIDE ON ONE ACTION ITEM AND THOROUGHLY DO THAT FIRST. SO I DECIDED TO MAKE A CHECKLIST OUT OF IT …
The easiest way to avoid being overwhelmed and stressed is to focus on only ONE ACTION ONLY – then pick your next one only when complete or blocked.
My action item – was to create a simple 10-step checklist with Peter Drucker’s decades of astute consulting experience.
Managing Oneself Cliff-Notes and Checklist:
1. Identify Your Strengths
– Are you a READER or LISTENER (do you prefer to read or listen) organize your job around that.
– Recognize that most people misunderstand their strengths.
– Conduct a feedback analysis: write down your key decisions and expected outcomes, after 12 months – review.
– Concentrate on and build upon your strengths, make a list of perceived strengths, and weaknesses.
2. Continuous Improvement
– Regularly analyze your performance to identify areas for improvement.
– Work on enhancing your skills and acquiring new ones.
– Address intellectual arrogance that may hinder your growth.
3. Remedy Bad Habits
– Identify and address habits inhibiting effectiveness.
– Recognize when a lack of manners hinders cooperation.
– Focus on acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to maximize strengths.
4. Understand Your Working Style
– Determine whether you are a reader or a listener.
– Recognize how you learn best—through writing, note-taking, doing, or talking.
5. Know Your Teamwork Preferences:
– Understand whether you work well with others or are more of a loner.
– Identify your role in relationships—subordinate, team member, mentor, decision-maker, or adviser.
6. Align with Organizational Values
– Assess compatibility between your values and those of the organization.
– Avoid frustration and nonperformance by working in organizations with aligned values.
7. Define Your Contribution
– Understand what the situation requires.
– Determine how your strengths, performance style, and values can contribute meaningfully.
– Set visible and measurable goals for the next 18 months.
8. Focus on Results
– Aim for challenging but achievable results.
– Concentrate on outcomes that make a meaningful difference.
– Make sure results are visible and, if possible, measurable.
9. Responsibility for Relationships
– Recognize the individuality of your coworkers – are they READERS or LISTENERS?
– Understand their strengths, performance modes, and values.
– Adapt your approach to align with your coworkers’ preferences and working styles.
10. Identify Your Place
– Decide where you belong based on your strengths, performance style, and values.
– Say ‘no’ to roles that don’t align with your strengths.
– Transform ordinary performance into outstanding results by aligning with your strengths and values.
This checklist is designed to guide self-reflection and personal development, enabling individuals to optimize their strengths, work effectively with others, and contribute meaningfully to their organizations.
Cheers,
Charles
