Personal effectiveness in today's work environment typically includes a combination of skills, behaviours, and attitudes that enable an individual to perform well in their job and contribute to the organisation’s overall success. Key aspects of personal effectiveness include honing the ability to:
Blanchard believes that one of the most effective ways for workers to become more productive is to be intentional about their work—prioritising their tasks and focusing on the most important and urgent tasks, whilst eliminating distractions.
Blanchard programmes teach the skills necessary to improve job performance and advance in today’s changing marketplace—including how to:
Gain clarity about what is expected and how to align work with the organisation’s goals.
Manage time effectively, especially when faced with a large workload and multiple competing priorities.
Deal with limitations in terms of the available resources and support that can make it difficult to complete work effectively and efficiently.
The pressure to perform and meet or exceed expectations can lead to high stress levels and burnout among workers, which can negatively impact productivity and success.
Empower everyone to take control of their own success.
Keeping communication constructive when challenges or conflicts arise.
Great leadership begins with a workplace culture built on trust.
Boost collaboration by better understanding what motivates yourself and others.