Proper Preparation Permits Positive Performance
Posted by Michael Poll on February 16, 2009
It has been wonderful to hear the stories from people onboard the “Miracle on the Hudson” plane. The only realy injury was with a flight attendant who was sitting in the back. By the time she exited, water was up to her neck.
The fascinating thing for me is that amidst the panic, fear and chaos….everyone keeps saying that things went as planned. From the pilots to attendants, they recount the events and tell us “This is what we plan for,” or, “It went like we practiced it so many times before.”
When you practice something (communication skills, leadership, delegation) regularly, you can do it effectively when you are stressed, when you are panicked and when you have to lead others.
Nancy Karp said
Well said! I find that anything that was once difficult for me or uncomfortable to do can become second nature with practice. It is taking that first step, getting out of your comfort zone that is the most difficult. Then doing the same thing over and over again, it becomes second nature!
Hope you are well Michael!
nsk