If you want to up level your work and be more strategic, don't wait for an opportunity or "get other work done first." Prioritize strategy conversation first, and the rest will follow.
Great advice. I’ve always heard “You should be working on the business, not be stuck in the business.” But it’s not very practical advice. While I like you “time for strategic work is not optional” and the idea that you have to force it.
There will always be operational work to be done. Always busy work or someone else’s to-do list. And of course always another Teams call to do work theatre.
Many managers get stuck in execution. While it feels like you are helping the team, the key is to hire the right people and let them do their best work. As a manager, you should be focusing on identifying the biggest opportunities to fuel the growth of your team's impact and your team.
Great article. It can be such a challenge shifting out of that tactical mode.
I found this very useful, thanks for sharing it!
Great advice. I’ve always heard “You should be working on the business, not be stuck in the business.” But it’s not very practical advice. While I like you “time for strategic work is not optional” and the idea that you have to force it.
There will always be operational work to be done. Always busy work or someone else’s to-do list. And of course always another Teams call to do work theatre.
You do have to force it. Thank you Yue
Many managers get stuck in execution. While it feels like you are helping the team, the key is to hire the right people and let them do their best work. As a manager, you should be focusing on identifying the biggest opportunities to fuel the growth of your team's impact and your team.
First graphics explains a lot!! A good read