Dedication

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Why is dedication such an important element in business? THE Business Problem Solver – Lee Houghton shares the importance of Dedication, step 3 in the 5Ds steps to success for business. The 5Ds, identified as critical success criteria for anyone, whether as an individual, as a part of a team, or wanting to grow scale or improve their business. The 5 ‘Ds’ Desire Discover Dedication Deliberate action Deliver Dedication is the focus of this dynamic podcast, exploring the importance of dedication and how to make sure you have it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Sometimes the destination or a large goal might feel overwhelming Breaking the big challenge down into more manageable phases will psychologically help you to get there. Tell others about what your destination is. Share the destination with others so there’s collective accountability and so they can help and support you. Accountability is an important part of achieving your destination.  Make effective use of the Pomodoro technique. The Pomodoro technique of time chunking is a popular method for increasing productivity. The basic concept is that you set a timer for a specific chunk of time. During that time you focus on one task, without allowing any distractions to interrupt your work. Identify the number one activity that will help you move closer to your outcome. If you know actions required to get to your desired outcome, then understand those and work on them first Keeping going It needs to become a habit and the more you do it the more habitual it becomes. You need to be committed to it and to keep going. You are more likely to be committed to a destination if it’s one that you really want to get to. The destination needs to resonate with your team  What’s in it for them? Regular communication of progress will keep them going along with celebrating each deliverable as you achieve them. BEST MOMENTS “If you know actions required to get to your desired outcome then understand those and work on them first.” “Need to break big  goals down into  manageable chunks.” “Create a reduced amount of distractions at the time you are the most productive.” “Set a deadline, if there’s no deadline you can put it off.” “Starting is one of the most difficult steps but what’s stopping you from starting today?” “You’ve got to move to get to your destination .” VALUABLE RESOURCES Links to other podcasts in 5Ds series ABOUT THE HOST For the last 15 years I have been a multi sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improvement capability of individuals, teams and businesses. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 2 young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to, and reading business & personal development material. Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”,  a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker. CONTACT METHOD You can contact Lee Houghton on: 07813342194 Website: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/THEBusinessProblemSolver/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusiProbsSolved Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_business_problem_solver/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsf0YC2_ZBuhtC_s-AbHaDw

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