“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” — Aldous Huxley
As a mentor at work, I like to checkpoint results.
While I can do area-specific coaching, I tend to take a more holistic approach.
For me, it’s more rewarding to find ways to unleash somebody’s full potential and improve their overall effectiveness.
Are You Improving Where It Counts?
Aside from checking against specific goals, I use my Work Success Framework to gauge progress.
I’ve used my Work Success Assessment as a very effective lens to quickly find areas that need work or to find sticking points.
It also helps show where there’s been dramatic changes.
While situations or circumstances may not change much, I find that changes in strategies and approaches can have a profound impact.
My take on this is that while you can’t always control what’s on your plate, you can control how you eat it.
The 6 Key Categories for Improving Your Success at Work
Here are the categories I use for my self-assessment for work success:
- Thinking / Feeling
- Situation
- Time / Task Management
- Domain Knowledge
- Strategies / Approaches
- Relationships
The Success at Work Framework
Here’s a sampling of the questions I use to assess myself or another person’s success at work.
Area | Prompts |
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Thinking / Feeling |
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Situation |
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Time / Task Management |
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Domain Knowledge |
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Strategies / Approaches |
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Relationships |
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Your mileage will vary.
By asking some key questions within the 6 categories you can reflect on insights and explore potential actions.
As you get comfortable with the framework and checking your progress, you can add new categories and create new prompts.
Your Success at Work Framework should generate continuous learning and improvement that adapts along with your personal growth.
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