The Many Advantages Of Power Of One

An all too common theme within a work environment is the mounds of work that people have on their plates at any given time. If this is something that you are experiencing, you’re not alone!

This is a systemic issue that spans industries around the globe. In this article, I’ll break down: The effects of an overflowing plate of work; The state that we should aspire toward; The formula that will help you right-size your workload and get closer to the desired state.

How did we even get to this point of overload? It usually starts when multiple deliverables are weighted the same in terms of value and urgency, which can lead to a sense of a lack of control over commitments.

Because it is impossible to complete everything with the same level of urgency, a general feeling of failure sets in; quality is compromised; and speed to completion is reduced.