This week we have the infographics edition of the productivity bulletin. It was a light advice week and these things just keep building up.
- The decline in on-the-job training
http://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2015/02/the-decline-in-on-the-job-training.html - It is never too late to start:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/this-infographic-will-make-you-realize-its-never-too-late-too-start.html - Things you should never say if you want to be successful (another listicle!)
Solution: Look for ways to accept new responsibilities. If you feel completely overwhelmed at work, learn how to say no professionally. For the best results, suggest an alternative when you say no (e.g. “No, I cannot create that report for you. However, Jane is outstanding at creating reports and I know that she is interested in learning more about financial reporting.”)
- Why you don’t want to be TOO humble (we were just talking about this)
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/8-reasons-why-you-should-not-too-humble-work-2.html