One of the best differentiators of people is the ability to get things done on time, not some of the time but all of the time.
People within any organization can identify those who deliver and those who consistently say "gosh I'm sorry but the dog ate my homework." Those people, who own such a homework eating dog, never seem to disappoint us. They are consistent in their non delivery. When they do something completely, thoroughly, and on time we are genuinely surprised.
Admittedly, the group that gets things done on time and on budget typically is a small percentage of the whole unless you are fortunate to be part of an unusual and high-performing organization. If you are part of a group that does not deliver on time and on budget, choose to take responsibility for your commitments and meet your responsibilities on time and on budget, even when others don't.
Reliability is a choice, a good choice if you have no interest in continued mediocrity and if you are willing to set aside the mumbling about how unfair management is in general and your boss is in particular. With discipline, anyone can become a performer - you know the type that the non-performers resent and fear.
And, think of what your actions will do to improve your dog's reputation. |
