A question to assess necessary resources and support

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In the last few weeks, we’ve covered identifying your non-negotiables and defining your ideal work environment. Now, let’s think about resources and support systems.

Identifying necessary resources ensures you seek roles where you can perform at your best. This could include access to professional development, a competent team or technological tools. Key question to ask:

Three steps for success:

1. List essential resources: Think about the tools, support, and resources you have relied on in past roles. This could include software, training programs, or administrative support.
2. Evaluate current resources: Consider what resources you currently lack that would make a significant difference in your effectiveness as a leader.
3. Discuss with peers: Talk to other leaders in your network about what resources they find indispensable. This can provide new insights and help you refine your list.

In our next edition, we’ll explore the importance of work-life balance and how to model this for your team.

Keep calm and curious,

Kate

About Kate Christiansen

Kate works with leaders and teams who need to master mission-critical moments of transition. Whether it's a new executive role, a new leadership team, a?once-in-a-decade strategic opportunity or time to change course completely, Kate's deep expertise and unconventional approach is what you need to succeed.

Known for her energy, warmth and pragmatism, Kate has a remarkable ability to trigger new thinking and find pathways through even the most complex situations. Using her unique approach ‘The Moment Method?’, Kate empowers people and organisations to be unstoppable by unlocking their ability to activate, navigate and accelerate the moments that matter?by unleashing the power of questions.

Kate is also the award-winning author of two books and a qualified Company Director with the London Institute of Directors.

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