So the day of the 121 arrives and the good news is I am doing ok! I have had my structure signed off, so will need to start work on implementation next week (this weekend). The number is still to low, and whilst we have some coverage we are not making the kind of impact we need.
Today is actually a milestone day, after the lows of wondering if I was really that good, would I work again, I feel that sense of confidence returning. Positive affirmation is a great thing.
The 121 should have been 2 hours and ended up being 5, but as it was the first meeting with my boss in 12 weeks, I guess that should be expected. It is always interesting to learn about a new boss, what he thinks, and how he thinks, those things are essential to ensure you get your approach right.
It was a bit distressing to get home to over 100 emails (after getting it down to 16 by working till 11:00 last night), but I decided to stop at 19:00 even though there are 55 left, I have read them all and know I can clear them in a hour and ½ .
I am really looking forward to the long weekend, I have split it into 3 groups. Saturday of to the pantheon of football, Sunday will be working and watching some sport, and Monday will be some shopping. The key will be some good sleep and hopefully finishing my book.
It will also be good to spend some time with Belle, as the last few weeks have been full on for both of us.
One of my problem staff has applied to another job, which could be good. He is a good guy, but just not up to the job, and in a week where someone who is very good as lost out, it is right that those that cant are removed. So I am looking forward to finally being able to implement a matrix structure, I have been trying for 7 years, and finally someone agrees!
Today is actually a milestone day, after the lows of wondering if I was really that good, would I work again, I feel that sense of confidence returning. Positive affirmation is a great thing.
The 121 should have been 2 hours and ended up being 5, but as it was the first meeting with my boss in 12 weeks, I guess that should be expected. It is always interesting to learn about a new boss, what he thinks, and how he thinks, those things are essential to ensure you get your approach right.
It was a bit distressing to get home to over 100 emails (after getting it down to 16 by working till 11:00 last night), but I decided to stop at 19:00 even though there are 55 left, I have read them all and know I can clear them in a hour and ½ .
I am really looking forward to the long weekend, I have split it into 3 groups. Saturday of to the pantheon of football, Sunday will be working and watching some sport, and Monday will be some shopping. The key will be some good sleep and hopefully finishing my book.
It will also be good to spend some time with Belle, as the last few weeks have been full on for both of us.
One of my problem staff has applied to another job, which could be good. He is a good guy, but just not up to the job, and in a week where someone who is very good as lost out, it is right that those that cant are removed. So I am looking forward to finally being able to implement a matrix structure, I have been trying for 7 years, and finally someone agrees!
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