How Do You Waste Your Time?
How Do You Waste Your Time?
# How much time do you spend trying to do things you can’t – or that others can do better, quicker or more cheaply than you? The first happens usually because either the “leader” is trying to be helpful to a colleague or team member – or because the person doesn’t want to say “no” to a superior (however it’s worded). The second might well be because the “leader” keeps doing things they like doing – rather than what they should be. An example, is a sales manager who continues to handle some key accounts “just to keep my hand in” when, in reality, they enjoy that aspect of their role more than some others. Of course, it’s often this behaviour that seriously prevents the development of others in a team
# How often do you almost delegate a task to a member of your team? Now, you might think you have totally handed it over – but are you really keeping a “corner of control” in your pocket? This might be because you still lack some confidence in the person. If so, why have you either delegated the task in the first place – or not coached them to be able to fully undertake the activity. Or, because you still believe that no-one else can “do it as well as I can”? You know, they may do it differently from you – and that might even be an improvement!
# How often do you willingly “accept the burden?” In other words, someone – often a member of your team - asks for your help. Instead of providing help or support, you offer to be their “crutch” by taking over the responsibility. So, you feel needed. And, they never have the chance to develop their skills – something which would help you perform more effectively overall!
# How often do you “opt for the easy”? There are several tasks to be completed – some easier or less hassle than others. So, you convince yourself it makes sense to “get the easiest out of the way” first. Meanwhile, the more difficult tasks e.g. dealing with a poor performer, simply get worse – making you feel less like dealing with them! It’s a bit like letting the unwashed dishes gather in the sink and hoping that the “dish-washing” fairy will turn up and clean them for you!
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# How much time do you spend doing things that are urgent rather than truly important? This suggests a lack of planning – by yourself or others – often caused by being “too busy” to spend time thinking about what you are actually meant to do
# How much time do you spend trying to do things you can’t – or that others can do better, quicker or more cheaply than you? The first happens usually because either the “leader” is trying to be helpful to a colleague or team member – or because the person doesn’t want to say “no” to a superior (however it’s worded). The second might well be because the “leader” keeps doing things they like doing – rather than what they should be. An example, is a sales manager who continues to handle some key accounts “just to keep my hand in” when, in reality, they enjoy that aspect of their role more than some others. Of course, it’s often this behaviour that seriously prevents the development of others in a team
# How often do you almost delegate a task to a member of your team? Now, you might think you have totally handed it over – but are you really keeping a “corner of control” in your pocket? This might be because you still lack some confidence in the person. If so, why have you either delegated the task in the first place – or not coached them to be able to fully undertake the activity. Or, because you still believe that no-one else can “do it as well as I can”? You know, they may do it differently from you – and that might even be an improvement!
# How often do you willingly “accept the burden?” In other words, someone – often a member of your team - asks for your help. Instead of providing help or support, you offer to be their “crutch” by taking over the responsibility. So, you feel needed. And, they never have the chance to develop their skills – something which would help you perform more effectively overall!
# How often do you “opt for the easy”? There are several tasks to be completed – some easier or less hassle than others. So, you convince yourself it makes sense to “get the easiest out of the way” first. Meanwhile, the more difficult tasks e.g. dealing with a poor performer, simply get worse – making you feel less like dealing with them! It’s a bit like letting the unwashed dishes gather in the sink and hoping that the “dish-washing” fairy will turn up and clean them for you!
How Do You Waste Your Time - To learn more about this author, visit Gordon Veniard's Website.
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