This week’s Quick List is a follow up to our Quote of the Week: Mess in the Middle

I  hope you aren’t in the middle of a mess.  But if you are – these 10 steps will help you get a handle on morale and productivity so that you and your team can push through the middle to the end of the mess.

Here’s how to do it.  When in the middle of a mess:

1. Remember the phrase, “Everything is a mess in the middle.”
2. Say it out loud to yourself and any others involved in the mess.  “Everything is a mess in the middle.”
3. Post  “Everything is a mess in the middle” on the walls, bulletins and computer screens.   Get printable, postable, downloadable versions here.
4. Take a few deep breaths – and a break if needed.
5. Tell those goons like Nervous Nellie and Panicked Polly  to hush.   Don’t know who they are?  Read about them here (3th paragraph below the big blue quote box).
6. Re-focus on the desired outcome.
7. Review your plan.
8. Make adjustments if needed.
9. And then – do something.   Take action to get out of the mess in the middle.
10. If stuck –ask your coach for help!

This weekly feature is for managers who don’t have time or don’t want to make time to read lengthy articles or even short paragraphs. We call it a Quick List. AKA – 10 by 10 on Tuesday. 10 ( ideas or tips or questions or steps or ways to Get 2 Goal or Be a Better Manager, etc) by 10 (AM – EST) on Tuesdays. Click here if you’d like to see all Quick Lists created to date.

Other Resources for Messes & Mid-Year:

• Quote of the Week:  Mess in the Middle
• 10 Steps to Get Out of the Middle of a Mess
• 10 Important Things To Do Mid-Year
• Brainteaser  #35
• Quote of the Week: Time for a new start?
• 10 Lists Leading to a New Ending

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