In large organisations I often find people who have an overflowing, busy schedule. It’s not possible to get any slot in the next 3 months. How can that be? In his post ‘managerial anorexia‘ (in French) Robert Branche explains how that is madness, and even more in our increasingly complex world.
In this situation, what happens when there is a delay, and unexpected event, a new priority to be implemented? How can new ways of working and innovation develop when there is no unassigned time available ?
When can people take quality time to think, develop strategies, respond instead of reacting?
Adaptability and responsiveness when facing the unknown requires availability and flexible time. It requires energy reserves.
Bottom line: I need to get better at preserving free slots in my calendar, as do many people I know in particular in high stakes positions in large organisations. And that really means booking free time from now on! When do you start as well?
