When You're Overloaded-and Delegating Isn't an Option
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As managers face increasing workloads, simple delegation may not suffice, especially if their teams are similarly overwhelmed. Frans van Loef, an Amsterdam-based executive coach, advocates for a more comprehensive approach to leadership. His focus is on helping leaders and their teams to offload excess initiatives and streamline processes, allowing them to concentrate on high-impact objectives. This method promises not just to alleviate stress but also to achieve substantial progress on strategic goals while ensuring a balanced workload. His insights indicate that effective leadership requires a strategic reevaluation rather than burden-shifting.
When managers are overloaded, merely delegating tasks isn't viable—shifting the burden only compounds the problem and leads to unsustainable work environments.
Frans van Loef emphasizes that leaders need to offload inefficiencies and focus on high-impact priorities to accelerate progress on strategic goals.
Read at Harvard Business Review
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