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People often only think of having a back up when something goes wrong. They don't worry about their own business and systems. As long as they are 'busy', who needs to 'waste time' on systems?
Specialist skills are required and they are not just acquired by experience. Mary needs to equip herself with some basic life skills so she can live and work effectively. She has to be able to put those skills into action!
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rate she's going, she won't be living long enough to enjoy years of hard work she has contributed to her business.
It's been a couple of years since we first spoke and I'd forgotten all about Mary until I bumped into one of her former employees who had stayed with her for six months. Jan told me it was extremely stressful and unrewarding working for Mary. She could never complete her work as her duties were always changing. Mary made promises to clients which she would often break and Jan, being her personal assistant was person clients would go to make sure work was done on time. She was also key person who kept peace with rest of staff.
Jan had given Mary one month's notice when she handed in her resignation, so Mary had plenty of time to find a replacement.
When Jan left, Mary still hadn't found a replacement as she left it to week before Jan exited to advertise position. Of course she did all recruiting herself, advertised in local paper and had 50 replies. No doubt she wasted next month interviewing suitable applicants.
When Is The Right Time? When is right time to take action? Is it at Christmas, new year, beginning of financial year, when you've got nothing else to do, when your spouse leaves you, when your business is on its last legs, when kids finally go to school, when boss leaves or when you become so sick from stress of your life that you cannot get out of bed?
The Final Word Henry Ford said "The hardest work known to man is thinking". I say "the second hardest work known to man is taking action".
Lorraine Pirihi, principal of The Office Organiser is Australia's Personal Productivity Specialist. She is also a Business and Life Coach.
Take action today! Contact Lorraine to discuss how she can help you on (613) 9532 5497 or email lorraine@office-organiser.com.au
