Business Analyst - June 2

Thursday, June 2, 2022
FEATURE
Insights with Dzigbordi K. Dosoo:
How to make your life your project
and succeed in 2022 (II)
• Continued from Page 10
the bottom, middle or top in the
workplace. There are four main categories
when it comes to this:
Inspirational – those in these category
determine how things need to happen.
A step by step process for
accomplishing particular objectives.
They write with aspirations and like to
think a lot about what they want to do in
many different ways.
Strategic – those in this category determine
why things need to happen. A
big picture, long term thinking, which
starts at the highest level with defining a
mission and casting a mission – high
level thinkers who like to be very broad
in their writing but know exactly what
they want to do.
Tactical – those in this category determine
what is going to happen. They ask
specific questions about what needs to
happen to accomplish a strategic goal.
Contingency – those in this category
determine how things are made when
the unexpected happens or something
needs to be changed. They are those who
always think of plan ‘b’, ‘c’ and so on.
What do you identify as? You have to
find out which one you are. You may fall
in more than one of the categories but
one will be more dominant. You may also
think you fall in none but I want you to
take a careful look at each of them, take
time to analyze them and that is when
you will realize you fit in one. When you
are able to identify who you are, it helps
you to know what kind of plan you are
going to do.
Another aspect you have to find out
about yourself when it comes to making
your life your project is determining
whether you are a process goal setter
where you do not put specifics in your
goals but plan the process to see what
comes out of it or you are a results goal
setter where you are specific in the outcomes
of the goals you set and work towards
it. Over here too, you must know
which of the goal setters you are in order
to inform how you work out your plans.
As you proceed in making your life
your project, there will be so many aspects
you need to work on to bring about
the needed results. here are 4 areas you
need to start focusing on in your journey:
AWAReneSS
You need to identify your difference
from everyone else; that is, know that
which drives you and what makes you, to
help you make your first journey to Leadership.
Know yourself, know your skill,
know your ability, and know how you appear
to people. If you are able to become
aware of yourself, you will always show
up in a way where people will come to
you without you having to chase them.
2. AnTICIPATe ReJeCTIOn
Rejection is an art you must learn.
You must always prepare for rejection as
it may come through business, life and
relationships. This does not define your
life nonetheless; rather, it is an opportunity
to continue developing your skills to
become a person of relevance. Pre-prepare
your rejection messages so that you
can use them whenever the need arises.
This takes care of any unpleasant surprises
that may cause emotional outbursts.
Diminish your emotions and all
the self-esteem distractions that dwell
on the negative. Always show acceptance
and appreciation, and work on that
which caused the rejection. Learn to say
“Thank you, I understand and I appreciate.
I will work on myself.”
3. APPeARAnCe
Your appearance is the primary instrument
in creating either a positive or
negative first impression. People are superficial
by nature and tend to formulate
their initial opinions about you before
they actually speak to you. The way you
dress has a direct effect on people’s default
assumptions of you. People address
you by the way you are dressed.
Your appearance tells who you are,
where you should be and the impact you
are going to make. how you look – your
gestures and clothing, movement, eye
contact and expressions all play a key
role. Your eyes connotes connection; your
smile should show warmth; your stance
should exude dominance and trust; your
hands should depict trust and respect;
Look people in the eyes, show up with a
smile, and always make your hands visible.
“Strategic – those in
this category
determine why things
need to happen. A big
picture, long term
thinking, which starts
at the highest level
with defining a
mission and casting a
mission – high level
thinkers who like to be
very broad in their
writing but know
exactly what they
want to do.
4. ADAPTABILITY
You must identify your life as a project
and manage it as you would manage a
project that you have been given. Always
be flexible and move on, adjusting to new
ways instead of dwelling on the old.
Work on your mindset in such a way that
nothing will be strong enough to shift
your focus from your message. Then, determine
whether you are a developer, an
organizer, an expert or role model and
use it to your advantage.
Making your life your personal project
comes with a lot of hard work that results
in numerous benefits for both your
personal life and work life. You only have
to take a bold step by finding time to reflect
and consolidate your plans by breaking
down your plans into measurable
goals and putting dates and time to it in
a planner that works for you. You will
then see progress and growth in your
personal and career life as you start executing
your pre-prepared tasks one after
the other with intentionality.
To find out more about yourself – fundamentals,
personality and where to
start in making your life your project,
grab a copy of my book The essentials of
Image Leadership.