In order to thrive in the coming year, it’s not enough to just have a picture of what’s coming your way and what advantages you could leverage on. One important aspect to look at is the factors that could derail your path to success.
Derailers - factors that hinder your success
Personal weaknesses are relative to the situation. For example, the tendency of not building close relationships with others could be seen as a weakness in many occasions, but it could be an advantage if one’s job requires high level of objectivity. On the other hand, what one sees as a strength may not always lead to positive result. One often-quoted example would be a manager whose biggest strength is his prudence, but it was regarded as inability to delegate and see the bigger picture when he was promoted to a leadership position.
That is exactly why we need to look at both what one may regard as strength and weakness.
3 ways of identifying your derailers
Self-reflection
With what you want to achieve in mind, what weaknesses may hinder you, and what strengths might be overused to an extent it brings negative impact?
These 2 questions would be good starting points for self reflection and help you picture how it’s going to be like when 2021 really begins.
Utilise your network
To avoid neglecting blind spots, it would also be good to have a conversation with a friend or colleague who may provide you insights you previously are not aware of.
Leverage on established assessments
Another way to uncover possible derailers is through psychometric assessments. There are numerous assessments in the market proven to be useful in uncovering your blind spots such that you are better informed when preparing for upcoming challenges.
Hogan Assessments is one of the most renowned tool in this area, with its Hogan Development Survey focusing entirely on possible derailers. Project Timeout is capable of conducting this assessment facilitate a de-brief for you. Check out here for more information.
Regardless of which method you use, the key would be to think about where are your derailers waiting for you, and be prepared.
Our Year-End Timeout service focuses on helping clients recap the eventful year, and prepare for what goals to achieve and what actions to take in 2021. Check out our page and give yourself or your friend an experience of reflection and exploration!
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