Presentation on Oct 1 2009 to a diverse group about life work balance what it means and how to implement change

1. Life/Work Balance Michael Horwitz Principal Consultant Strategic Planning & Management Individual & organizational strategic planning & execution. mike@mhorwitz.com 561-371-1381 Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 1

2. Objectives Finding a new perspective on work/life balance. Defining your values, roles and goals. What is a hedgehog? How do you find it? Making it a habit Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 2

4. Equal parts?

5. Equal value?

7. How can we create work-life balance? Roles, goals and specific steps Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 5

8. Values Your values are the timeless core principles that guide the true north of your internal compass. They are your standards, ideals and highest priorities. Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 6

9. Examples of values Beauty Compassion Wisdom Leadership Integrity Fitness Faith Respect Loyalty Courage Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 7

10. Add a clarifying statement Value: Creativity Clarifying statement: I reflect my unique capabilities while being inventive and independent in the things I choose to do. Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 8

11. Define the goals that get you closer to your values/mission Value: Fitness Specific goal: lose 15 pounds within 90 days by working out at the gym from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. three days a week. Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 9

12. Goals Goals are the short term action steps that we take to incorporate our values in to our lives. They are SMART Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time sensitive Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 10

13. Goal-setting tips Write it down. Give it a deadline. Break it down into doable chunks. Make a commitment. Find an accountability partner. Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 11

15. Our values affect how satisfied we are in our roles.

16. How well we achieve the goals we have for our roles affects our satisfaction in our lives.Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 12

17. Goals within Roles The next step in the process is to plan in the steps that get you to the goals with in your roles. Example: My role as a parent is to provide my children with educational opportunities and create a nurturing environment where my children can develop self confidence. To give them wings and let them fly. How: Plan one-on-one time with your child by making a date to do what they enjoy doing and putting it on your calendar. Don’t change it! Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 13

18. Time We don’t manage time, we use it. We manage things, we lead people. We all have the same 24 hours every day. Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 14

19. How we use time Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 15

20. Planning tips When? Before the week begins. Where? A quiet place. How long? 20-30 minutes. Who – you self and those it may involve Work/Life Balance, October 1, 2009 16