Be Worried if Your Boss Isn’t Doing This

Summary

• When someone can't deliver on time, I check if it's a skill or context issue.
• If a leader struggles, they might not understand what's important or why.
• Lack of context can prevent someone from prioritizing well.
• Once I provide context, I assess if they still can't meet expectations.
• Understanding the "why" is crucial for effective prioritization.

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How To Take Action

I would suggest implementing a process to identify whether challenges in delivering tasks stem from a lack of skills or a lack of context. Start by having open discussions with team members or yourself about specific tasks that are hard to complete on time. Ask if the issue is due to not understanding what's important or the reason behind it.

A good way of addressing context issues is to ensure that everyone knows the "why" behind each task or goal. This can be done through regular briefings or updates where the purpose and importance of tasks are clearly explained.

Once context is clear, assess if challenges still persist. If they do, the problem might be skill-based. This means focusing on building skills like prioritization and time management. You could look for simple exercises or tools online that can help improve these skills without costing much time or money.

For leaders or entrepreneurs, it's essential to frequently check if everyone knows the priorities and understands them. A simple checklist or regular team meetings can ensure everyone stays on track.

Finally, remember that providing the right context helps in making informed, priority-driven choices, not just in business but also in personal growth. Understanding the "why" leads to better decision-making and more effective actions.

Full Transcript

if I have somebody come to me and they say Leila I am unable to give you these things on time because of X Y and Z reasons then I can either look at it as a skill deficit or as a context deficit when I see that there's a gap in a leader it might be that they don't have context to know what's important and why the second piece is if you have all the context they might lack a skill which is like they don't have the skill of prioritization they don't have the skill of time management most of the time I give the person all the context and then I see if there is still a gap like are they still not able to accomplish it because lot of times if somebody doesn't know the why behind why things occur and why things are happening then they don't know how to prioritize