work life balance presentation
DESCRIPTION
Presentation on Oct 1 2009 to a diverse group about life work balance what it means and how to implement changeTRANSCRIPT
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 1
Life/Work BalanceMichael Horwitz
Principal ConsultantStrategic Planning & Management
Individual & organizational strategic planning & [email protected]
561-371-1381
ObjectivesFinding a new perspective on work/life balance.
Defining your values, roles and goals.
What is a hedgehog? How do you find it?
Making it a habit
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 2
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 3
We are Defined by the Work We Do.
•What is balance?
•Equal parts?
•Equal value?
•What is important to
you ?
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 4
Work-life balance …
We feel like we have work-life balance when there is a correlation with our personal values and the place we work.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 5
How can we create work-life balance?
Roles, goals and specific steps
Values
Your values are the timeless core principles that guide the true north of your internal compass. They are your standards, ideals and highest priorities.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 6
Examples of valuesBeautyCompassion
WisdomLeadership
IntegrityFitnessFaithRespectLoyaltyCourage
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 7
Add a clarifying statementValue: CreativityClarifying statement:I reflect my unique capabilities while being inventive and independent in the things I choose to do.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 8
Define the goals that get you closer to your values/mission
Value: FitnessSpecific goal: lose 15 pounds within 90 days by working out at the gym from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. three days a week.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 9
GoalsGoals are the short term action steps that we take to incorporate our values in to our lives.
They are SMARTSpecificMeasurableAchievableRealisticTime sensitive
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 10
Goal-setting tipsWrite it down.Give it a deadline.Break it down into doable chunks.
Make a commitment.Find an accountability partner.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 11
Roles
• What roles do you play in your life? Spouse, parent, community leader, employer, employee, neighbor, etc.
• Our values affect how satisfied we are in our roles.
• How well we achieve the goals we have for our roles affects our satisfaction in our lives.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 12
Goals within RolesThe next step in the process is to plan in the steps that get you to the goals with in your roles.
Example:My role as a parent is to provide my children with educational opportunities and create a nurturing environment where my children can develop self confidence. To give them wings and let them fly.
How:Plan one-on-one time with your child by making a date to do what they enjoy doing and putting it on your calendar. Don’t change it!
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 13
Time
We don’t manage time, we use it. We manage things, we lead people.
We all have the same 24 hours every day.
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 14
How we use time
Quadrant 1Urgent
•Pressing problems•Crises
Quadrant IINot Urgent
•Planning•Prevention
Quadrant IIIInterruptions
•Phone calls•Other peoples’ problems
Quadrant IVTrivia
•Time-wasters•“Escape” activities
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 15
Planning tips
When? Before the week begins.Where? A quiet place.How long? 20-30 minutes.Who – you self and those it may involve
Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 16