{"id":1340,"date":"2017-09-04T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lihnnhs.info\/Blackpool\/?p=1340"},"modified":"2017-09-04T10:00:27","modified_gmt":"2017-09-04T10:00:27","slug":"bulletin-september-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lihnnhs.info\/Blackpool\/2017\/09\/04\/bulletin-september-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulletin – September 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

BLACKPOOL HEALTH LIBRARY: At the Heart of Quality Information on the Fylde Coast!<\/strong> Management Update from your Library: a collection of the recent news reports and updates!<\/p>\n

How to Accept Delegation: Managing Confidently When You\u2019re Assigned an Extra Task \u2013 Mind Tools<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

It can seem overwhelming when you’re delegated an extra task, especially if you’re in a junior role. But, with the correct approach, it doesn’t have to mean overwork, conflict or failure.<\/p>\n

In this article we’ll look at why performing a delegated task can be a positive, rewarding experience, and how you can make it a route to professional and personal growth.<\/p>\n

Prioritization: Making Best Use of Your Time and Resources \u2013 Mind Tools<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Prioritization is the essential skill that you need to make the very best use of your own efforts and those of your team. It’s also a skill that you need to create calmness and space in your life so that you can focus your energy and attention on the things that really matter.<\/p>\n

“Yes” to the Person, “No” to the Task: Asserting Yourself While Maintaining Relationships \u2013 Mind Tools<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

The word “negotiation” conjures up images of high-pressure situations, where people have a lot to lose if they get things wrong.<\/p>\n

In fact, you probably negotiate several times each day.\u00a0You do it at home and at work for all sorts of things, from deciding what to make for dinner, to settling on terms for a job promotion.<\/p>\n

Because of this, you are a negotiator, even if you don’t think of yourself as one!\u00a0But how well do you negotiate? Do you know how to recognize situations where negotiating is appropriate? And do you understand the elements of an effective negotiation?<\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll discuss some of the fundamentals of negotiating successfully, so that you can meet your needs without causing conflict when you do have to say “no”.<\/p>\n

Why Everyone Should See Themselves as a Leader \u2013 Harvard Business Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Sue Ashford, a professor at the University of Michigan\u2019s Ross School of Business, breaks down her decades of research on leadership\u2014who achieves it, and how a group grants it. She explains that the world isn\u2019t divided into leaders and followers. Instead, it\u2019s a state that everyone can reach, whether they\u2019re officially in charge or not. She also explains why shared leadership benefits a team and organization.<\/p>\n

A Simple Way to Be More Assertive (Without Being Pushy)<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

In the workplace, we all run into conflict. Many of us would love to speak up and assert ourselves to correct it. And, in a perfect world, it would be easy. You could finally tell that colleague who keeps interrupting you exactly how you feel. You could give him a piece of your mind, releasing the frustration and anger that\u2019s been gnawing at you for months. You could finally express that part of you that feels so underappreciated and marginalized.<\/p>\n

But speaking up can be difficult \u2014 and sometimes overwhelming \u2014 especially if you are shy, lack confidence, or come from a culture where it is inappropriate to speak up. It can feel pushy and overly aggressive to be assertive, especially if you\u2019re timid or hate conflict. It can also feel awkward and unnatural, not least if you\u2019re more inclined to voice your frustrations and discontent in an indirect or passive manner.<\/p>\n

But there is hope for the chronically unassertive among us. Fears about speaking up are hard but not impossible to overcome. Voicing your frustration with an \u201cassertiveness formula\u201d can help.<\/p>\n

Team Charters: Getting Your Team off to a Great Start<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Working in teams can be fantastic \u2013 if team members work well together. However, if people are pulling in different directions, the experience can be awful. What’s worse is that, without sufficient direction, teams can focus on the wrong objectives, can fail to use important resources, can be torn apart by avoidable infighting, and can fail, with sometimes dire consequences for the organization.<\/p>\n

Team Charters are documents that define the purpose of the team, how it will work, and what the expected outcomes are.<\/p>\n

4 Signs That Your Focus Is Holding You Back at Work \u2013 Harvard Business Review<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Focus is an invaluable trait. It helps you stay on task and get work done at a rapid rate. Yet too much focus can be a problem: It drains your brain of energy, makes you care less about people, and prevents you from seeing what is happening around you. In fact, too much focus is a surprisingly common sign of adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder \u2014 a failed and paralyzing attempt to control a roving mind.<\/p>\n

When you slip into your daily focus routine, its adverse effects may not always be obvious. Below are some common symptoms of too much focus. If any sound familiar, you should examine the role of focus in your routine. It may well be the culprit that needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n

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