If you've been overwhelmed by trying to figure out how much capacity your team has, and whether they're focused on what matters most, here’s my take: looking at project lists or time sheets is not really going to help the situation. This conversation came up recently with one of my clients managing an M&A. It revolved around the difference between capacity vs. utilization. Visionary/expansive execs tend to think that increasing capacity automatically increases utilization, but, if you've run an operation, you know that's not true.
Using Focus Blocks To Boost Your Team's Capacity
Using Focus Blocks To Boost Your Team's…
Using Focus Blocks To Boost Your Team's Capacity
If you've been overwhelmed by trying to figure out how much capacity your team has, and whether they're focused on what matters most, here’s my take: looking at project lists or time sheets is not really going to help the situation. This conversation came up recently with one of my clients managing an M&A. It revolved around the difference between capacity vs. utilization. Visionary/expansive execs tend to think that increasing capacity automatically increases utilization, but, if you've run an operation, you know that's not true.