To the people in the workplace: At the end of the year, take the initiative to arrange these communications, and the next year will be smoother
It's almost halfway through December, and for professionals, it's the "end of the year" again.
The end of the year, not only means the end of the year, but also to make a good plan for the starting point of next year.
It is said that "the child who can cry has milk to drink". In the past year, how have you done, what achievements, what experience, and what plans you have, you have to show it, especially the parts that are useful for next year.
Therefore, at the end of the year, not only job debriefing and regular year-end summaries are very important, but there are also several communication sessions that can be initiated proactively.
- Actively communicate with superiors, preferably one-on-one
Generally, companies will have a centralized reporting arrangement at the end of the year, but beyond this arrangement, I suggest you make an appointment with your superiors alone. You do not need to formally go to the mobile office and turn on the projector, but it is best not to be outside the office. The place.
The purpose of this communication is to individually report on your own work for the year, talk about goals, and ask for advice.
This is an important part of upward communication.
As a result, making an appointment in advance can express your attention and respect.
Second, briefly summarize the work of the year. After all, the leaders directly under the leadership have a good understanding of your work content, so the key point is to "raise the goals for the coming year", and then talk about your own plans, which is also convenient for the leaders to plan for next year. , the arrangements for you will not be far from your own ideas.
Finally ask for advice. But don't be direct, otherwise you will throw the problem to the leader and lack your own thinking.
In this communication, remember to keep the content concise and focus only on the key points.
The overall time is controlled within 15 minutes, and the focus is no more than 3, each 5 minutes. In addition, you can take notes, and make a brief meeting minutes after the conversation, and send it to the leader for confirmation to see if any adjustments are needed.
- Have a meal with colleagues who often cooperate with each other
In the company, collaboration and cooperation are indispensable. In addition to direct superiors and subordinates, if you and other colleagues can speak directly, it will be much more convenient to do things. Wide or narrow.
Therefore, at the end of the year, it is very important for these colleagues who are usually convenient to each other to have a meal and deepen their relationship.
This kind of invitation requires a little thought. It is best to choose a place higher than the place you usually go, and make an appointment in advance, so as not to wait for a lot of people at the end of the year.
At the same time, remember that when inviting you, you can be more "solemn", don't come over casually to "have a meal together in the evening", but say in advance: "Thank you so much for the last time, I want to invite you Have a meal, do you think you are free on Friday night?"
It can be one-on-one, or together with several people, provided that everyone can get along with each other.
But it's best not to have more than 4 people, otherwise it will be a team building.
As for what to talk about at a dinner party, in addition to the usual day and night, don't forget that it is necessary to express gratitude. You can recall a specific scene where the other person helped you, the more specific the better.
In addition, if there are usually some small frictions and small misunderstandings, it is usually difficult to mention it, and you feel hypocritical, then now is a good time to apologize and pull the thorn out. This will make your relationship stronger.
- Encouragement with the subordinate team
After working together for a year, the end of the year is a good time to fully communicate and cheer for the subordinates who are struggling with themselves.
For core members, or when the team is small, it is best to take time to communicate one-on-one, and do not leave a week between before and after, otherwise you will deliberately cause suspicion.
Because it is your subordinate, you are more or less clear about their work content and work status, so the focus of this communication is to "solve problems".
If you are usually inefficient and stressed, then talk about the reasons for this heart-to-heart conversation. Listen to him, don’t rush to interrupt yourself, and guide the other person to express more.
If you are actively working and want to seek greater development, talk about planning and see how it can be combined with team goals.
In short, in this communication, you can talk about what you usually observe, whether it is work habits, work status, or personal mentality, etc., express your concern, and let them know that "they are seen".
After the one-on-one chat, you must remember to touch it in the focus, briefly summarize what you have learned and your plans for next year, and let everyone know that you have listened to what they said.
- Important "noble people" cannot be forgotten
Not only in work, but also in life, we can't do without the help of others.
I have a friend who is very attentive. He writes down all the people who have helped him, and then prepares some special gifts for these people every year.
Some are from work or from life. The gifts may be some small objects, some flowers, a book, a pot of tea, etc. If you are in the annex, you can send them in person, just in time to have a meal, drink tea and sit together. Sit, if it's far away, he'll pack it up for the other party to go over, and then make another phone call.
Gifts don't have to be expensive, but they are quite ceremonial.
One year, I received a set of books from him, which I mentioned casually before. You say, such a person, but next time he needs help, can you really refuse?
- Write at the end
Finally, although our family members and friends naturally want to meet, but when it’s time to “pretend”, we still have to be “pretentious”. Don’t feel that “we are all friends, and we will understand without saying anything.”
The friend I mentioned before who "sets an annual goal with his wife every year" is an example.
It sounds a bit "treating the family as a company", but in fact, according to Stephen Covey's point of view in "7 Habits of Highly Effective Families", family life also needs to be "active", as well as planning and careful management.
If you have children, you can bring them with you. The book also talks about many cases of "how to build a positive family atmosphere with children", such as planning "reading time every night" with children, etc. If you are interested, you can read following this book.
In short, the end of a year is the beginning of a new year. Do a good job in communicating with your superiors, colleagues, subordinates, nobles, family and friends, deepen friendships that should be deepened, resolve unresolved conflicts, and pave the way for the new year. .