Ep 54 - The Balancing Act: Prioritising Strategic and Operational Workload

If you struggle to get to the strategic stuff you want to work on because the operational workload you're facing is getting in the way, the traditional urgent / important matrix is probably not cutting it In this week's episode we explore a simple alternative that can make a big difference when it comes to getting strategic work ticked off Key points from this episode The drawbacks of the Important / Urgent matrix for prioritisation The Effort / Impact matrix as an alternative framework Prioritising when you're new into role A practical exercise when you need to gain some momentum with progress on strategic work Prioritising team workload Useful Links Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangancoaching/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow Jacqui on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@practicalleadershipcoach The Career & Leadership Real Talk website Interested in working with us? Book a virtual cuppa with Jacqui to talk leadership development, ongoing 1:1 coaching packages or consulting Book a one off Practical Leadership Power Hour Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Make sure you're first to hear about new episodes, along with bonus content and free career and leadership tips by signing up on the Career & Leadership Real Talk website Mentioned in this episode: Catalyst Career Club for £50k+ Leaders & Managers Moving up the career ladder needs an inside edge - strategies that allow you to unlock your full potential and position yourself as a true leadership talent. And that's exactly what the Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders provides. No fluff, no corporate jargon. Just a down to earth, purposeful injection of oomph for your career from Pamela & Jacqui Use the code PODCAST to get your first month for £1 https://www.pamelalangan.com/catalystcareerclub