The Power of My Weekly Pre-Review

The Power of My Weekly Pre-Review

A Highly Effective Device That I Developed And Use With My Corporate Coaching Clients

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, where agility and foresight are paramount, the practice of conducting a weekly, personal "Pre-Review Process" emerges as an indispensable tool for guiding and galvanizing your leadership prowess.

I developed this self-awareness method as a tool to help those whom I coach better manage the challenge of being an exceptional leader. Indeed, the imperative for today’s leaders to cultivate clarity and intentionality so they can deliver the leadership that their people need to be most effective.

To be sure, setting aside dedicated time at the beginning and end of each week for the Pre-Review Process can be the cornerstone of impressive leadership results. The “Pre” portion of the process happens as the week begins and includes delineating the week's objectives and identifying the actions needed to achieve them, while the “Review”portion comes at the end of the workweek when time is taken to determine what can be learned from the way things turned out.

Through this proactive process of envisioning the week ahead and examining how things can be improved in the future leaders not only articulate their aspirations, while cultivating a profound sense of purpose and direction, they are laying the groundwork for improved leadership performance and impactful action for the future.

Those that I’ve taught to do it and have embraced the Pre-Review Process as a weekly practice have seen these kinds of benefits:

1.????? Improved Focus: Setting aside time to outline goals and visualize the necessary steps to achieve them helps leaders stay focused on what truly matters, minimizing distractions and fostering productivity.

2.????? Enhanced Clarity: By engaging in the Pre-Review Process each week, leaders clarify their priorities and objectives, ensuring that everyone on the team understands what needs to be accomplished and why.

3.????? Better Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipating challenges and opportunities in advance allows leaders to devise proactive strategies for addressing potential obstacles, mitigating risks, and capitalizing on emerging trends.

4.????? Stronger Strategic Alignment: The Pre-Review Process enables leaders to assess whether their actions align with the overarching strategic direction of the organization, promoting coherence and synergy across different initiatives.

5.????? Greater Accountability: Regularly reviewing progress against predetermined goals fosters accountability and provides opportunities to identify potential pitfalls and to determine course corrections before they are needed, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Still, perhaps the greatest benefit of engaging in the weekly Pre-Review Process is its capacity to equip us with the resilience and fortitude needed to navigate the inevitable challenges and stresses of leadership and learning from them.

By anticipating obstacles and formulating proactive strategies to overcome them, we empower ourselves to tackle adversity with confidence and poise. This proactive approach not only mitigates the impact of unexpected setbacks but also fosters a sense of empowerment and control over our circumstances.

Armed with a clear roadmap and a steadfast resolve, as is provided through the practice of the Pre-Review Process, we are better equipped to face each day's trials head-on, emerging stronger and more irrepressible with every challenge surmounted.

As such, I welcome you to try my Pre-Review Process and adopt it. When you do, you will see that it’s not a mere corporate leadership coaching tool – rather, it can serve as a cornerstone for cultivating the resilience and adaptability essential for exceptional leadership in today's dynamic world.

Mark Cumicek

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1 年

Good stuff, James Kerr. I particularly appreciate this... "By anticipating obstacles and formulating proactive strategies to overcome them, we empower ourselves to tackle adversity with confidence and poise." ?? Identifying the most likely obstacles ahead of time shrinks it's impact on you... instead of "oh sh*t" it becomes, "there it is... I'm ready for this!"

James Kerr, How do you measure the effectiveness of the "Pre-Review Process" in fostering leadership and resilience?

Jordan Goldman, CPA

Director of Client Accounting Services @ SAX | CPA

1 年

?? Elevate decision-making and resilience with the "Pre-Review Process" every week! ?? Cultivate proactive leadership habits for enhanced wellbeing. ?? Your dedication to growth is truly inspiring! ??James Kerr

James Kerr

Management Consultant | Leadership Coach | Change Management Expert | Culture Transformation Expert | Vision Story Expert | Top 10 Leadership Thought Leader | 7X Author | Podcast Host

1 年

Thought a new article would be a nice follow-up on yesterday's post about my forthcoming leadership coaching book: The Indispensable Leader's Handbook (due Summer 2024). Would love your feedback on the concept I share here: Leo Cioffi Dave Summers Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD ACC Saliha Oukaci Dino Carella Germain St-Denis Tyler Schmoker Mark Cumicek Wayne Duso Sushma Verma Dr. Johnny Torgeson, DSL, MSL, FO Joseph Polanin Ebony Travis Tichenor, MBA, PHR

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