Summary
When dealing with the work-life balance challenge, the best strategic management tools to use are adapted versions of those now familiar concepts of Strategic Maps and Balanced Scorecards. The challenge was to adapt the models for use by individuals as opposed to organizations. Out of this work came the concept of preparing LifeMaps, tools which allow individuals to achieve their personal objectives and to balance the work-life equation while remaining true to the logic and wellaccepted process of preparing a Strategic Map. In the case of Life-Maps, individuals need to first define their personal 3-5 year "Life Satisfaction" objectives and then establish strategic objectives along different axes; however, in this case, the axes are adapted in order to represent the key dimensions of personal growth: strengthened relationships, optimum self-management, new learnings and financial management. The following article outlines the Life-Map concept and the key steps required in order to prepare one and the benefits of doing so.
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Resolving the Dilemma of Work-Life Balance: Developing Life-Maps
Almost all HR surveys of managers and executives reveal that the number one issue in today's business environment is the achievement of work-life balance. However, without any reliable technique or process to help them examine and perhaps resolve their work-life dilemma, managers and executives have been left to use a combination of wishful thinking and sheer determination to attempt to re-establish some type of equilibrium. Most have been unsuccessful. As a consequence, living a life heavily out-of-balance has become accepted and even lauded among certain types of business people - often with a heavy price being paid in their personal lives.
Over the past few years I have worked with many individuals who have faced this challenge, and many of them were already suffering from the dissatisfaction, ill-health and failed relationships associated with it. During that time, I've often adapted the us...See the full content of this document
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