The Key to Avoiding This Leadership Pitfall

Here's the trap I find leaders fall into unconsciously and 10 questions to ask to avoid falling into it. 

Leaders have a clear vision.

They make promises and commitments to the business and/or clients.

Without considering the work involved in achieving that end vision.

The steps big and small.

The resources needed.

Other commitments and promises they’ve already made.

And then. The trickle effect happens.

Their team is often left with the consequences.

The work that needs to be executed.

And the result

Their team is under-resourced and overworked.

Unable to deliver on the grand vision you once had.

Before you start making these promises and commitments

Stop.

Ask yourself the following:

1. What is our current workload?
2. What are our top priorities?
3. How does this new commitment align with our goals?
4. What resources are required for this new commitment?
5. What can we deprioritize or delegate to accommodate this?
6. How will this impact our current projects and deadlines?
7. What is the team's capacity for additional work?
8. How does the team feel about taking on this commitment?
9. What risks are associated with this over-commitment, and how can we mitigate them?
10. What is our contingency plan if we become overwhelmed?

They will enable you to make a conscious choice.

Allowing you to fulfill on your promises and commitments.

And deliver on the grand vision you once had.