Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

The Cycle of Continuous Improvement is not a program from which you graduate—it is an ongoing process. An excellent way to make sure you’re maintaining momentum in this cycle is to do something each week (or each day, if possible!) in each phase of the cycle.

Personal Situation Analysis
To orient ourselves so we can travel to new destinations, we need to know where we are now. Check in with yourself frequently about how you’re doing, what your strengths are, and how you can improve your career skills. What feedback are you getting from others? What is producing the best results for you?

Value Creation
As often as possible, generate new value and solve problems for people. Someone who does this constantly is a tremendous asset to anyone. Set goals, reach them, and then set more. Stretch yourself into new areas, and keep learning all the time.

Value Demonstration
Everybody’s busy, and unless you let people know what a great job you’re doing and how you’re progressing, there’s no guarantee that anyone will notice. Keep people informed of the ways in which you’re advancing and improving. Let your boss know that you are ready and able to handle new challenges and solve problems within the company.

This cycle is the core of Career Intensity. Stay on track with it, and you will create great personal equity and success.

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