Saturday 18 February 2012

Management Tip of the Day: In tough times, unplug and wait

When you unplug you mind for a minute, you restore yourself to your "factory default settings," which tend to be generous, open-hearted and hopeful, says Harvard Business Review.

"When a project or meeting gets difficult, it can be tempting to power through to try to get it over with. But it's better to do the same you might do for a slow-moving computer: shut it off and wait a minute. Give yourself the opportunity to regain your composure.

In a meeting that's going nowhere? Take a break. Not making headway on that proposal you need to write? Take a walk. During the break, don't think of new strategies or arguments.

By taking yourself out of the situation, you allow your brain to rest so that when you return-with a fresh perspective and a calm mind-you are more likely to find a new solution."

- Today's management tip was adapted from "Restore Yourself to Your Factory Default Settings" by Peter Bregman.





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