Teams are busier than ever, but accomplishing less.
That is what new research from Atlassian shows: 25 billion hours (!) are lost to to ineffective collaboration each year within the Fortune 500.
Regardless how busy we are, leaders should not underestimate the power of making time for teamwork. Why? Because having the right foundation to moving from planning and talking about work to actually doing work that matters is a priceless investment.
Start by reflecting on:
Are we working on the right things, prioritizing and collaborating on work that is mission critical, ensuring that we are having the impact we envision? And are we clear on that vision?
Is this also reflected in our calendars or are we spending too much time in meetings that are not strategic, are not relevant for all invitees and end with no concrete outcomes?
Are we regularly sharing, learning and harnessing our collective knowledge through retrospectives?
How are you making time to collaborate on your highest priority work?