How to prevent collaboration overload
Top performers know that saying "yes" to collaboration requests means saying "no" to other things.
- Identify the areas where you are best equipped to really add value.
- Boundaries. Be clear with managers and team members about your working hours and stick to them.
- Time blocking. Block off time on your calendar for focused work and resist responding to non-urgent messages during those hours.
- Agenda setting: Ensure you have a clear agenda for every meeting and that you have a hard stop at the end.
- Schedule regular standing meetings and encourage everyone to keep their questions for this time.
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