A big challenge for any leader is sorting out the signal from all the noise of problems and potential problems in the organization. Effective leadership in large part stems from being able to prioritize and de-prioritize issues as they arise, so Seth offers a simple “return on effort” framework to help you analyze your situation.
By evaluating the size of the impact and level of effort, you can categorize problems and opportunities into four key categories:
In addition to the framework, Seth shares insights on how to move more work into High value, which is where you want to spend most of your efforts.
