In life, it seems that we spend a lot of time looking for ways to accommodate someone or something that has placed some demand on us. At work, we have a job description. Those criteria clearly state what is expected of us. Expectations are the accommodation. Expectations are the goals, objectives, targets, or the bottom line. The accommodation is the anticipated outcome. Requirements, duties, and tasks are our responsibilities. We all have guidelines to follow. Standards are put in place. Rules and regulations exist so we can ACCOMMODATE, and we learn to provide something necessary.
What do you do when the line is crossed? Your family, your boss, and your supervisor begin to push the boundaries. Suddenly, the accommodation seemed above and beyond what was expected. What do you do? How will you manage that? Do you suck it up and accommodate, or do you say something and push back? Difficult question to answer. We all want to speak our mind, but we also recognize that we might be compromising our job status or the quality of a relationship. If you fall short of expectations and don’t accommodate, disappointment and frustration will follow. You can challenge your ‘negative self-talk’, focus on recognizing priorities, adjust your mindset, and communicate effectively as you seek the ‘why’. Why is it necessary to stretch beyond? Because it’s almost always the right thing to do. Accommodation can score many points. Be strategic in how you play with the accommodation. What is expected is the baseline. Learn to evaluate the criteria, but don’t make it transactional. Take the risk and go the extra mile. Most of the time, it will pay to ACCOMMODATE.
