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Down to the 0.9% - Monitoring
The largest tradeoff with monitoring, from
maneuvering, is a big jump in productivity. Focus On the Road Again. . .
moves from, “are you done yet” to “ is it going
to be done on time, and what are the results If you are in the Portland,
going to be”. Vancouver, Eugene or Medford
Open discussion can be had about ways
of doing the work—the how. While business area, be on the lookout for transit
objectives are being met, considerations into ads. Buses are already on the
how the work is done are taken and changes roads displaying the ads on sides
made. Changes that benefit the customers, but and tails. If you spot an ad, snap a
also that benefit the workers.
More time is spent focused on business than photo, safely of course, and email
each other. That extra time can be spent looking it to our Club Growth Director
into ways of finding more time (which somehow Cathy French at cgd@d7toast-
ends up in more work . . .). masters.org
Yet to come We will have two winners in

The levels discussed here tend to be more Medford, and one in Portland,
about management than leadership. A distinction
that is lost many times. But if considered Eugene and Vancouver. Our 5
more frequently, could have big dividends to winners will each receive a blue
organizations. Toastmasters umbrella. Keep your
Next month’s article will cover Musing, eyes peeled. Bonus points if you
Moseying, and Mentoring. Followed by discussion
about the distinctions between management and post it on Facebook.
leadership, why leadership tends to fail in the
corporate world, wrap up with how to perform
a self-analysis, and make a conscious choice
about the level that best fits the future of your
organization.

. . . perform a self-analysis, and
make a conscious choice . . .

Joel Conarton, Area 65 Director, is owner of
Catalystis LLC, where he coordinates consultants,
coaches and service providers to provide greater
results for all types of organizations.

Congratulations to Be Extraordinary

Pin recipients—Brinn Hemmingson,

Scott Stevenson, Phyllis Harmon and

Emilie Taylor

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