Leadership
Is It Proscrastination or Just-in-Time?
| posted 09-30-2009 |
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A few days ago, I asked the following question on Twitter: What's the difference between procrastination and just-in-time? Here are a couple of the responses I got: @ronhubbard About a day. @txglennross RT @LisaHaneberg: What's the difference between procrastination and just-in-time? | I think my brain just exploded. LOL @sylviataylor - things not getting done and things getting done! @margaretmotamed Good question! When it's planned? @Brainmaker Well, just-in-time could mean "in flow" or superb planning. Procrastination holds neither. What do you think? This question is important because one practice might be considered a problem and one a good time management regimen. But do we know when we have our acts together and when we are barely treading water? Might the difference be how we define things? What if our schedule works for us but not others? How would you train individuals and teams to be more effective given that one person's procrastination might be another person's just-in-time? It is all about agreements. And I recommend that you include this consideration the next time you need to start a team project or interdependent process to avoid issues with unmet expectations. And may sure that you understand how your manager would define these terms (and as a manager, make sure your employees are clear about how you define the difference between procrastination and just-in-time).  ______________________________ Lisa Haneberg is a professional management and leadership trainer, coach, and organization development consultant. She has worked with brands such as Cruise West, Amazon.com, Intel and Mead Fine Paper.Find out more about Lisa on her blog, Management Craft. |
