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Become A Strategic Thinker
So you're stuck in a dead-end job with no salvation in sight. You find yourself staying in your horrible job because everyone is telling you that you cannot simply just pack up and leave. Dreams of saying, "I quit!" haunt you day in, day out. In fact, all you dream about is the day you retire.
Why not try employing strategic thinking to make things better for you? Start looking at your life as a big working system, with work as a mere piece of the pie. How balanced is your life? Is work occupying too much of your time? Is work exerting far too much influence in your life than you'd care to admit? If the answer is yes, then it's time for a change. Working in the same job for the longest time might be comfortable. You have established your own routine, your own way of doing things. But one thing's definite - your goals might have already changed since you started working there.
Spend one day or one weekend on your own. Identify your goals. If you were to envision your dream job - no holds barred - how will it be? What type of job will you be doing? Do you see yourself working where you are right now? Keep an open mind. Do not entertain thoughts of "that's impossible!" Whatever comes to mind that you feel is right for you, write it down. Then figure out why you want what you want. This exercise will be the cornerstone of your future plans.
Next, list down your own strengths and find ways to improve your weaknesses. You want to make sure that you increase the chances for success. You are already armed with the knowledge of what you want to do, and what resources are at your disposal (your strengths and weaknesses). Figure out how you plan to reach those goals. At the same time, prepare backup and contingency plans. Part of strategic thinking is the ability to be flexible and open to change. Remember, you are undergoing this planning process for your long-term sanity and happiness.
Once people find out what you want to do - that is, to escape the cubicle life - you will be told how you cannot survive on the outside world. Some might even wonder why you want to go. Even well-meaning people with nothing but good intentions will say what you can't do, not what you CAN do. Wish them well, but keep in mind that what is commonly assumed by everyone is the best thing to question. Start looking at things from different points of view. Change your way of thinking. Ask questions. After all, why not?
About the Author Steve Stowell has been helping companies with coaching and team building since 1978. Through strategic thinking and other innovative business techniques Steve Stowell has established themselves a leader in the business world. Visit www.cmoe.com for more information.
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