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Jun 27 - Look for the Positive in Problems
Look for the Positive in Problems
June 27, 2007
"Every problem has a positive side and provides an opportunity to shine.
If you encounter a problem in your job, don't immediately view it as negative or refer it to your manager or others to resolve. Instead, determine the impact of the problem. Consider why the problem arose and if it is a recurring problem. Examine the circumstances that led to the problem and how those circumstances are changing over time. Project into the future the likelihood of the problem getting worse or better. Then think of how you can turn the situation into a positive opportunity (Nelson, 2001, p. 49)."
Reference: Nelson, B. (2001). Please don't just do what I tell you! do what needs to be done: every employee's guide to making work more rewarding. New York: Hyperion.
Which side of the problem are you on?
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Created: 2008-02-28, Updated: 2009-02-25
