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How Your Leadership Style May Be Adding to Your Workload
Have you ever considered the way you lead others could be adding to your workload?
Just as the way humanitarian and development work has evolved over the last 50 to 60 years, so has the need to lead differently.
In this episode you'll learn:
- How leadership has evolved in the humanitarian and development sector and current requirements of the Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader 2.0 (today's leaders)
- When to use different leadership styles effectively to get the most from your team
- How to know if your leadership style is adding to your workload, or lessening it
Stop creating more work for yourself and learn how to become the Modern Humanitarian Leader by listening now!
Why Open Door Policies are Overrated in Humanitarian and Development Work
Are you constantly overwhelmed with a never-ending stream of interruptions at work?
Whether you're a humanitarian and develoment leader in the field or managing a team remotely, the pressure to always be available might be hurting your productivity more than you realize.
In today's fast-paced work environment, the expectation of constant availability can lead to burnout and decreased effectiveness. This episode dives deep into the myth of the "open door policy" and explores how prioritizing uninterrupted, focused work time is crucial for both individual productivity and team development. Learn how rethinking your approach to availability can lead to better outcomes and a healthier work-life balance.
Why You Aren't Managing Your Time Effectively...
Do you feel stretched thin by work demands, struggling to carve out time for impactful projects?
In this episode, we uncover three often-overlooked strategies for time management specifically tailored for humanitarian and development supervisors.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Gain insight into setting effective boundaries on your time and your team's time, empowering you to prioritize tasks strategically.
- Understand the importance of respecting scheduled work time, avoiding the trap of overcommitment and burnout.
- Identify and overcome "High Performance Syndrome" thoughts that may be sabotaging your productivity and learn how to coach yourself towards greater effectiveness.
The First Step to Making an Impact as a Humanitarian and Development Leader
Have you ever found yourself lost in the wilderness, not sure where to go or how to get there, surrounded by the unknown and potential danger?
Just like navigating unfamiliar territory, defining and achieving impactful goals in humanitarian and development work can feel like wandering without direction.
Without a clear vision, leaders risk inefficiency, aimlessness, and missed opportunities for positive change.
Discovering the roadmap to impactful leadership is crucial in today's complex world, where every decision can make a difference in the lives of many.
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