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Managers existed because coordination was expensive. As coordination becomes cheaper, the relative value of management declines.
The End of the Managerial Age
Richard Vigilante
Let’s get started. Using the template in Figure 17.1 complete the following 5 steps. Figure 17.1 Model work week. 1. Block out 15 minutes first thing Monday morning to review the prior week and to plan for the current week. 2. Schedule your three-hour strategic block. 3. Schedule one to two buffer blocks each day, Monday through Friday, typically one in the morning and one near the end of the day (e.g., 11:00-12:00 and 4:00-5:00). Remember that the amount of buffer time varies by individual and administrative workload. 4. Schedule a breakout block. 5. Schedule all additional important activities. a. Client and prospect appointments b. Standing meetings c. Marketing and sales d. Planning e. Required administrative and operational tasks f. Preparation for client meetings and customer service g. Project work h. Referral lunches i. One-on-one coaching sessions j. Personal tasks Initially, it might seem like there is very little time left in your week.
The 12 Week Year
Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington
Paying attention to the big problems renting space in your boss's mind.
Spotting breakdowns in communication between groups.
Tuning in to the need for new processes or approaches to help bring initiatives or strategies to life.
Identifying long-standing processes that have become burdensome or are no longer relevant.
Want to Lead Change at Work? Here's How to Grow Your Influence
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