Optimal middle managers are aware and involved in the strategic goals of their organization.

Name 5 Organizational Strategic Goals You are Directly  Involved in, or Wish to be Involved in.

1) ______________________                        

2) ______________________            4) _________________________________

3) ______________________            5) ____________________________

Action Item: Taking Improvement Steps Today

Choose 3 Actions, proactively act in a way that answers  the question “What have I done to improve myself in this area today?”. Document the actions you will take and check them off as you complete them.

Become an Owner – Take ownership of anything within your workspace.

Take Initiative – Always move towards getting things done proactively.,

Practice Ingenuity  - Create an idea that can be applied to solve a problem

Foster Trust – Meet your commitments. Follow through on promises.

Get Others “On Board” –Define your vision and ask for commitment from others..

Become service-oriented – Find a collaborative partner, and deliver results to them.

Get Feedback  - Ask how you are positively and negatively effecting the work of others.

Action 1: ______________________________________________________________

Action 2: ______________________________________________________________

Action 3: ______________________________________________________________

Additional Action Items:

Move towards a more optimal middle management role by increasing your awareness and appropriate involvement in the strategic goals of the organization

Determine who are the “circles of influence” in the levels directly above and below you, and strategize on how to maximize relationships with them.

Make your job personal by investing a measure of your own success directly into the success of your work related outcomes.

Make a list of potential collaborative partners who you have never approached beforehand. Send them a proactive email or call requesting a meeting to discuss.