'Do-It-Now' managers:
How to manage 'Put-It-Off' collaborators
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Are you a 'do-it-now' manager?
'Do-it-now' managers
Do-it-now managers are people who cultivate the habit of immediate action.
Such managers act quickly, without procrastination or delay. They are motivated, disciplined, efficient, productive, organized and have a strong work ethic. They have a proactive attitude, a sense of urgency and accountability for their commitments. They manage their time effectively, making the most of every moment to achieve their goals. They prioritize and plan tasks and activities to accomplish them in a timely manner.
This approach also helps them accomplish more in less time, which (at work) leaves them more time to think and make good decisions, and (personally) leaves them more time to enjoy the things they love.
'Put-it-off' collaborators
On the contrary, proscratinators usually lacks motivation, discipline, and/or self confidence.
They will tend to put off tasks until the last minute, which leads to stress and anxiety, decreased efficiency and productivity, and then great frustration that reinforces the initial lack of motivation, discipline and/or self confidence.
5 tips to manage them !
Managing procrastinators is a challenge, but there are several strategies that can help...
1. Set clear expectations
1. Set clear expectations
Clearly define the tasks and responsibilities that need to be completed, and set a specific time frame for their completion. Make sure the repellent understands the importance of the task and the consequences of not completing it on time.
2. Break tasks into smaller steps
Large, overwhelming tasks can often lead to procrastination. Breaking these tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps helps procrastinators feel less overwhelmed and more motivated to act.
3. Teach them to plan
'To-do lists' can be scary, especially for a procrastinator. These lists grow daily, and all the while, nothing is happening on the calendar! Teach your procrastinators to prioritize and schedule each task on a calendar, like an appointment. Of course, give it the time it needs, and leave room for it when it needs to be done. No more to-do lists disconnected from an agenda.
4. Offer incentives, support and encouragement
Procrastinators sometimes lack confidence, not knowledge of how to proceed. Provide support and encouragements to help them feel more confident and motivated to act. In addition, add incentives, rewards and recognition to encourage them to complete tasks on time.
5. Give feedback
Provide feedback and help procrastinators to stay on track and improve. Highlight their progress and accomplishments. Boost their confidence and motivation.