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Lots of options? Pick one today
Pick a decision that you have been postponing, give yourself three minutes, and then make it. Consultant Peter Bregman says that when faced with a complex decision where the issues have been reasonably vetted and choices are equally attractive, admit there is no clearly identifiable right way and just decide. Harvard Business Review
Ambiverts have social advantages
If you're not clearly an introvert or an extrovert, don't feel inferior. Psychologist Travis Bradberry says research shows two-thirds of us – the vast majority – are in the middle of that continuum and have distinct advantages because ambiverts, as they're known, can adjust more easily to people based on the situation. LinkedIn
Monitor projects to gauge results
B.C. consultant Connie Siu says companies are very diligent in preparing business cases before major initiatives but there is little effort spent monitoring how the new solution performs or the return on investment. Institute a formal requirement that initiatives will be monitored, name somebody accountable for results, and calculate ROI. Connie Siu's News
Half your work can be automated
McKinsey & Co. shows that nearly 45 per cent of the activities individuals are paid to perform can be automated by current technologies. Fewer than 5 per cent of occupations can be entirely automated but about 60 per cent of occupations could have 30 per cent of more of their activities automated. McKinsey.com
Create a simple poll on Twitter
Twitter now allows you to survey followers by asking a question with two choices. After clicking the Compose Tweet button, you will notice a poll button next to the media and location button. Click it, type in your question, and enter text for the two options. Click Tweet to send it out. AddictiveTips.com
Harvey Schachter is a Battersea, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues. He writes Monday Morning Manager and management book reviews for the print edition of Report on Business and an online work-life column Balance. E-mail Harvey Schachter
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