I Need More Staff!

Zach on Leadership

English - April 05, 2024 13:57 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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“I need more staff,” says the manager, with a look of panic and exhaustion in his eyes. What happens next varies from leader to leader, but usually winds up in the same place: “No.” This experience is demotivating for the manager, aggravating for the overworked team, and is no picnic for those up the management chain either. In this article, I will unpack this dynamic a bit. A lot is going on here. I’ll even offer a few suggestions for...