INFOCUS FOR ACHIEVING HIGH PERFORMANCE

1.	Psychometric testing	Such as Myers Briggs A scientific approach to self-understanding The test looks at personality and attempt to give an indication of the type of environment in which an individual is likely to thrive Myers Briggs positions people against four pairs of factors: Extroversion and introversion Sensing and intuition Thinking and feeling Judging and perceiving
2.	What’s on your CV	Create a version of your CV three, five, and ten years in the future
3.	Remembering names	Always repeat the person’s name when being introduced Look into the individual’s face and identify a feature that remind you of their names Imagine the person acting their name
4.	Dealing with risk	All decisions contains risks Estimate the probability of each outcome Calculate the likely cost using a decision tree diagram Essential points: The best outcome that can be contemplated The most likely outcome The worst outcome that can be contemplated Survival of the project in the worst-case scenario happens Preparedness to risk the probability of failure
5.	Introductions	The generally accepted rule is to introduce the junior person to the more senior.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR ACHIEVING HIGH PERFORMANCE

1.	Brand	A unique and consistent set of values that that underpins a product or service.
2.	Mentor	A person who guides you through a period of change towards an agreed objectives.

Short notes from:

THE BOOK OF MANAGEMENT

The Ten Essential Skills For Achieving High Performance

Darling Kindersley Limited (DKL), Penguin Group (UK)