Add-Value Tip - It's the Little Things That Count

In these tough times, it is absolutely critical that you continue to demonstrate your value to your employer, to your clients and to your colleagues on a daily basis.  Adding Value is THE buzz-word for "safe-guarding" your career and propelling yourself to the top of your profession.

Today's Daily Dose of Value -- It's the Little Things That Count

The value you add in your current position is a function of both the actual results you deliver AND the perception of the effort you devote to the work you do.  Results are key, but time and effort do not ALWAYS produce MEASURABLE results.  It is therefore important to remain aware of others' perception of your time and effort.  Perception of time and effort is a function of a number of "little things" that you consistently do to achieve the results you produce .... the "little things" definitely count.

Consider these "little things" that you can consistently do to raise the awareness of your time and effort in the eyes of others at work:

• Arrive a FEW MINUTES earlier than everyone else on your team, including your manager/boss. 
  
• Leave a FEW MINUTES later than everyone else on your team, including your manager/boss.
• Arrive at all meetings on time and fully prepared.
• Always have an agenda prepared for all meetings with your staff, your manager and your team members.
• Coming out of every meeting -- get crystal clear clarity on YOUR next actions and follow ups.
  
• Return all phone calls as quickly as possible -- certainly within a 24 hour period.
• Be visible and available to others.
• Plan your day -- setting aside 15-20 minutes either at the beginning of the day or at the end of the day.
• Plan your week -- identify the important projects and tasks and set aside time blocks to get those things done.
  
• Focus on the quality of ALL of your "deliverables" - written reports, email messages, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, etc.  Present work that you're proud of and that is error free.
• Recognize the efforts of your support staff and administrative assistants.
  
• Dress for success; maintain a "polished" and professional image.
• Focus on the positive; avoid office gossip and avoid negative talk about any team members.
• Help others; be an approachable resource.
  
• Be thankful; express gratitude and appreciation to others.

Little things really do count.  What are some other "little things" that you can consistently do to improve the perception of the quality of your time and effort at work?

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