Martin Webster

I created the Lazy Leader for everyone who is starting their leadership journey. Join me as I share my experiences and promote leadership development and the pursuit of productive laziness.

156 posts

Is Multitasking a Myth? Or Is It Better to Focus on One Task At a Time?

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In this post, the Lazy Leader takes a look at multitasking and concludes that staying focused is needed to get things done.

Jul 11, 2021

What Is Matrix Management?—A Guide to Matrix Management

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In this guide, we answer the question: what is matrix management? We also describe the pros and cons of the matrix management structure.

Jul 11, 2021

Why There's No Such Thing As an Information Management (IT) Project

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Let me say this: there’s no such thing as an IT project! Whilst business change projects should make use of the enabling power of Information Technology (IT) they should not be led by technology.

Jul 10, 2021

How to Rediscover Your Purpose and Identity

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Learn how to positively promote your unique combination of skills. Discover your purpose and identity and make a lasting impression on people.

Jul 10, 2021

4 Strategies For Dealing With Over-Commitment

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Here are four simple strategies for dealing with stress and over-commitment: Know your priorities, know your manager’s priorities, learn to say no, and delegate often.

Jul 10, 2021

6 Tips For Getting Your Life in Balance

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Here are some practical things to do to help get your life back in balance. First acknowledge your feelings, now set priorities.

Jul 10, 2021

Project Management Is the About Destination

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Herding Cats is a popular advertisement that is often used to illustrate the complexity of managing business change. We think it’s about people and destination.

Jul 10, 2021

Why It’s Not Okay to Lie About Project Failure

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What does project success really mean? In this post, the Lazy Leader argues that it is often much more than simply managing project benefit viability.

Jul 10, 2021

8 Essential Project Management Skills For Leaders

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What project management skills do you need to run a project or be part of a project team? In this post, we introduce the key project management skills.

Jul 10, 2021

Top 10 Tips For Managing Your Time Effectively and Getting Things Done

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Are you surprised by looming deadlines or caught out by distractions? If so, follow our top 10 tips on time management and getting things done.

Jul 10, 2021

Dealing With Complexity—A Rough Guide to Leadership Models and Theories

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When dealing with complexity, we find that our situation is uncertain and there is disagreement about what direction to take, what’s important, and the decisions we need to take.

Jul 10, 2021

Isn't It Time You Hired Project Leaders?

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Project managers come in all shapes and sizes. They come with different experiences, skills, and strengths. But they are often treated as a one-size-fits-all resource. They’re not. There are four types of project and as many types of project leadership.

Jul 9, 2021