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Throughout the years I have witnessed many Aide de Camp or Personal Assistants to General Officers. I have often wondered what was the criteria for wanting the job, hiring someone for the job or whether or not I would develop the ego that would demand one. As I transitioned into the civilian world I have noticed that the title of the person demands staff to support. A important person to me and mentor left the military and took on a corporate job with a title that impressed you without even knowing exactly what he did. This fine gentleman didn't require a support staff because he was so efficient and capable at handling his tasks due to his great military education and experience. He had been mentored by the brightest minds we had to offer then and know he is one of them. SOOO, I just figured ask a couple of questions and watch intently and I too will hold the secret of time management. Sounds and seems pretty simple right! WRONG, I have tried several different processes, habits and techniques to make sure that I get everything done that needs to get done and I accomplish my responsibilities. From being in the Army I learned to take notes in meetings and to memorize mission plans so that if captured or compromised that there would be no physical intelligence. I still carry a green leaders book and I still try to listen carefully but I have noticed that things are getting by me. This is both good news and bad news. The good news is I am not as hyper vigilent as I used to be, the bad news I might be losing my edge and I need to get it back. I honestly don't think I'm losing too much of my edge but I do think that I am in a realm where my usual techniques are no longer enough. So is it an issue of ego or an issue of need. I think its an issue in most cases of Need, in the terms of the military I think the leader needs to focus on the decision versus the process to accomplish the decision. I remember the old commercials for the Army which stated more was accomplished by 0900 than everyone else all day. I believe there was some truth to the work ethic perhaps not always the amount of complete. I think as a veteran I have a different work ethic and work expectation that those I come in contact with not military or Veterans. Basically this boils done to, I need better time management skills and process to accomplish more and at a better quality of completion so if you know any secrets, let a Guy know.
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