Dear Reader,

 

Of all the management tools I recommend, one of the most effective is both very simple and very unlikely to be consistently employed—if it is used at all: the written progress report, completed on a consistent schedule.

 

The power of progress reports to promote results and reduce anxiety is demonstrated daily, on matters titanic and trivial. The U. S. Constitution requires that the President "from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union." Public companies are required by law to present results to shareholders, at fixed intervals and in specific formats. Schools send regular reports to parents, our GPS tells where we are, and UPS sends a text when a package arrives.

 

Still, managers and employees resist implementing this simple process.

 

Why?

 

Who cares about why? Just grow up and start doing a progress report. Declare your goals. Confront your results. Adjust to living in reality. Enjoy the benefits of clarity while the less disciplined flail and fail in a fog of vague expectations and inchoate regrets.

 

Before I explain how to format and prepare a good progress report, let's deal with some common excuses questions.

Q: I don't have a boss.

A: If you have... Read the rest by clicking here. »

 

 

If you have thought about getting a coach, I suggest you start by clicking here to watch my eight minute video. I cover the most common questions of potential clients.

 

Let me know how this material impacts your life by replying to this email or posting a comment to my blog. I also invite you to forward this email to business people you respect and want to help.

 

Best wishes,

Tony Mayo