Where top performers excel
The top performers you admire are probably also really good project managers.
I've been studying them 🤓
Many of them are not necessarily deep subject matter experts at anything other than getting things done.
But they do this at such a next level that project managers should be taking notes.
Here are a few things I've found top performers excel at:
1) Clarity and focus
They aren't confused about what the goal is.
They have a vision and often and easily communicate it to others.
They know that alignment comes naturally when everyone is on the same page.
2) Productivity and prioritization
They treat time as their most precious resource and make sure that every task is optimized and contributes toward moving the needle.
They know inefficient use of time is a great way to never reach goals, so top performers employ all kinds of hacks and tools to avoid this problem.
Progress over perfection is their mantra (project managers, this is something you can work on 😅).
3) Organization and delegation
They effortlessly think of everything in terms of a work breakdown structure.
They have systems, methods, and frameworks that have been refined over time to help them communicate and store information.
And when it comes time to track and manage tasks, they aren't too proud to delegate.
4) Emotional intelligence and self care
Top performers have often already experienced burnt out, so they take repeated, daily steps to prevent it from happening again.
They know success is all about balance, and ultimately understanding the human condition.
❓ What observations would you like to add here?