Pleasantries like “no rush!” and “we have plenty of time” sound accommodating but can cause procrastinating, overthinking, and endless perfecting- especially when we’re working remotely. Or worse, sometimes “later” becomes “never”. Look at your to-do list. Start scheduling tasks on your calendar with short - but reasonable - timeframes. You’ll get more done, prioritize better, and hold yourself accountable.
Are you the one giving open-ended assignments? Give your team clear, timestamped deadlines to avoid delays and get the show on the road.
How do you manage a stacked workload?