Managing Unrealistic Expectations So They Don’t Manage You

Summary

Just when you think you’re getting caught up and have everything under control- another task gets added to the list. You can’t just decline, right? Even if you've experienced the consequences firsthand when dealing with those who make excessive, unattainable demands, it can be hard to say no or set boundaries. Learn how to set reasonable limits, determine what is (and isn’t) within your control and when to ask for help. Join us for this can’t-miss workshop that will equip you with actionable strategies to:
  • Set smart (strategic) boundaries
  • Distinguish between high standards and unattainable expectations
  • Evaluate your workload to set realistic deadlines
  • Know when to ask for help or assistance
  • Communicate in a manner that creates solutions, not excuses

Highlights

Evaluating Yourself, Your Tasks and Organizational Culture

  • Keys to identifying your strengths, patterns and what you can control
  • How to assess behavior and set boundaries within your work environment

Set Reasonable Limits and Manage Practically-Impossible Expectations

  • Create deadlines and solutions that work for everyone
  • Techniques to build support, avoid excuses and communicate more effectively

Evaluating and Setting Workload Expectations: Even Wonder Woman Has a Breaking Point

  • Ask smart questions and know when to ask for some help
  • Manage behavior: cultivate collaboration and communication/li>

Get real answers! Real-world solutions to your toughest workplace dilemmas.

Program Benefits

There’s only so many hours in a day- learn how to take control of them. This 60-minute workshop will the tools to help you to evaluate, set, manage and maintain expectations for yourself and others.

Meet the Speaker

Tara Powers
Tara Powers

Tara Powers is an award-winning leadership expert, sought after national speaker, experienced talent development consultant, and crusader against boring, ineffective employee engagement initiatives. Her success in working with hundreds of... companies and thousands of leaders has taught her how to achieve the results company executives want and still make sure the attendees are having fun in the process. Tara is a 20-year talent development expert with a M.S. in Organizational Leadership, a coaching certificate from ATD and a Certified Training Manager. She's a Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team Authorized Facilitator and Everything DISC Solutions. Tara's commitment to her clients is to deliver innovative, fully customizable solutions that actually work - and create real change for you and your teams.