Leading a team is time-consuming. Time, we also need to get our work done. As a leader, how can we make sure to find the right balance between managing our work and our people at the same time?
1. Collaborate With Your Team
Working with people and working through people. Don’t see your team as an obstacle that keeps you from getting work done. Use your team members strengths wisely to drive for results collectively.
2. Coach People
Don’t provide your team members with solutions. Coach them to solve problems on their own, so they don’t have to come running to you each time.
3. Schedule Your Time
Your calendar should reflect regular check-ins with each team members as well as time blocks in which you will solely focus on your work.
4. Make the Small Things Count
Talk to your people during lunch, ask them how they are, thank them for the day when leaving. Build a relationship with your people by showing that you care, no matter how small the gesture.
Following these four points, you will find you can DO MORE WITH LESS.