Now that we know about deliberate practice, the question becomes what should I be practicing in the deliberate practice sort of way? Only you and your team know what would be a stretch past your current capacity. Think about that and decide.
Let’s take a page out of Bill Shover’s coaching book and consider focusing on fundamentals. Having worked with some of the most respected companies in America, I still see the need for building skill in the fundamentals. To me the fundamentals in business are:
- Interpersonal communication
- Collaboration and being open-minded
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Task management
- Commitments management
- E-mail management
- Self-management
- Emotional intelligence
This list gives you a comprehensive set of skills to work on; when you finish you can start right back at the top again.
