Uncertainties in the economy always seem to result in more work with fewer resources. There is less hiring and sometimes even personnel cutbacks, as well as fewer financial resources to do the same work that needs to be completed. How do leaders and managers deal with these facts most effectively while maintaining and even increasing business and reputation, all while keeping staff motivated and performing at their peak?
Before you can identify the specific solutions in how to effectively manage more with less, it’s important to take some time to assess your situation. This may involve getting team members or peers together to discuss in order to determine where the biggest needs are occurring. Enlisting feedback from your team and/or peers communicates that you are aware of the problem and that you are serious about taking the best actions to improve the situation. It also helps motivate your team by keeping them actively involved in identifying the issues and later knowing that they will be part of identifying the solutions.
Typically, the most common high level areas that need addressed in effectively managing with fewer human and financial resources are:
-
Managing time and priorities efficiently
-
Managing human capital needs
-
Managing client/Board of Director/Board of Trustee expectations
Over the next few weeks I’ll be looking at each of these categories more closely and sharing ideas that you can use that may help you and your team keep on top of the day-to-day needs within the organization and with your clients.
In the meantime, be proactive and get your team and/or peers together to assess the situation by identifying the greatest and most pressing issues.
Subscribe