We all want to feel like the work we do is important. But how can you make sure the contributions you make at work are the ones that move your company and your career forward? To do work that is important (not just the work that *feels* important) you've got to communicate and learn a ninja-like focus your time and your goals effectively. Learn how to communicate up, prioritize correctly, and make sure that the most important work for your team is identified, accomplished, and rewarded.

1. does the work you do
actually matter?
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2. we all want to feel like the
work we do is important
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3. it seems
like it works
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4. but it
doesn’t
work
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5. instant gratification & tasks we like
http://www.someecards.com/workplace-cards/im-not-convinced-weve-wasted
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6. it’s a three step process
communicating up
monday ninja
planning session
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get communication
down

7. your boss has no idea
what you do all day
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8. nobody succeeds in the
gray area
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9. share your
priorities
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10. surface problems
and ask for help
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11. your boss has always known
you aren’t perfect
you weren’t fooling them
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12. you need to learn your
manager’s priorities
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13. we can’t
read minds
http://maxseesmovies.blogspot.com/2011/12/10-wizard-of-oz.html
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14. the endless stream of ideas
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17. how to ask good questions
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18. how to ask good questions
“what should I be working on this week?”
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19. how to ask good questions
“what should I be working on this week?”
“I am thinking of working on X, Y, and Z.
Do these sound like the right priorities to you?”
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20. monday ninja planning session
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22. 1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
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23. 1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
2. Think about the week’s goals
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24. 1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
2. Think about the week’s goals
3. Outline the steps to achieve each goal
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25. 1. Set aside 10-30 minutes every monday
2. Think about the week’s goals
3. Outline the steps to achieve each goal
4. Create milestones in your work
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26. communicating up
monday ninja
planning session
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get communication
down

27. does the work you do matter?
yes!
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28. thanks!
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29. thanks!
@katestull
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http://katestull.com
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