Your top performers are a great source of pride, but they also may be overcommitted and headed for stress and exhaustion. However, you can help them regain control of their workloads with five tips. These can help go-getters continue their productivity without burning out. First, encourage them to capture all commitments, responsibilities, and assignments in an external place, instead of just in their heads. Then they should conduct a “commitment audit” to get everything on one page; then they can prioritize projects and reassign or delegate them as appropriate and necessary. Urge them to take one action at a time and not get overwhelmed by a list of activities or tasks. Encourage them to reflect about how to best use their time. Finally, have them set a weekly meeting with themselves to resync, review accomplishments, check priorities, and plan ahead. Read the full article.
