Have you utilized your strategic break productively?
“So Makarand, how was your strategic break last week? Did you get a chance for introspection?” I was anticipating this question from the teams I work with.
“Yes, I did and soon you will see some difference in the way we work.” was my prompt answer.
I thought about and evaluated my involvement in the activities of different teams, and categorized them in different segments.
• Teams that can operate more or less independent of me. The leads within these teams can drive the team going forward. I decided to reduce my own involvement and get out of their path, giving them a lot more freedom.
• Teams that still need more involvement. I will work on developing the leadership in these teams, and push them into the category above soon after that happens.
• Teams that are newly forming. These are teams where I need to spend more effort and energy going forward.
It’s also time to have similar discussions with executives, and encourage them to take up a similar approach within their own teams.
Break productively utilized! Isn’t it?
