How to quantify your workload
Georgia Murch (GAICD)
Founder of canwetalk.co Expert in creating teams and organisations that 'work as one', designing feedback cultures and leadership offsites. Best selling Author. Speaker. Facilitator.
#5 The managing overwhelm series
We are in overwhelm. That is clear for two-thirds of Australians. Last week I wrote about the difference between our attention and intention. I finished with the challenge of being clear on where your time and attention goes. If you want to start understanding;
Otherwise, you will be trapped in opinion-based conversations – with others and especially with yourself. Both unhelpful.
To start with we can think about the cost/effort of working on our business-as-usual work and other projects. This is made up of:
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When we come to others with these considerations the conversations are useful. They are data driven. Not emotions driven. This is when you will have a more powerful picture and voice. To negotiate what you should and shouldn’t be working on. And get clear on what’s most important, now.
Next week we will look at the benefit/value of where we spend our time. These combined are powerful conversations.
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work right now? Do you want practical solutions to get some clarity and reduce the stress?
Come to my workshop on ‘Taming the chaos: Mastering overwhelm in the workplace’. Check it out and register here.