91. From Overwhelm to Ownership

Just one task or setback can create a slip into feeling overwhelmed by the volume of incoming work.  We are at a pivotal time in how we work, with many roles now increasing in pressure. Either a deluge in data, an avalanche of  emotions,  or  even just keeping track of the increasing ways messages and tasks can interrupt and add to the best laid plans. Many are currently tasked with big futuristic workloads but are burdened with old historic ways of working.  Remits have increased, operations have scaled and the level of admin support or capacity to pick up the slack has reduced. We discuss the need for a  reality check and the questions we can ask of ourselves and others to shift from overwhelm to ownership. Re-establishing timeframes, asking for support with confidence and clarifying expectations - is key as tasks can appear urgent but the situation is fluid.  Time to get foxy and fluxible: adapt and evolve to get the work done to the quality you want and have  a life as well.