How to Use the “Less is More” Workstyle
Transform your leadership effectiveness with this straightforward process:
1. Take the Assessment
Start by identifying your natural tendencies using the “Less is More” Assessment. This helps determine where you fall within the matrix based on your:
- Responsiveness: Are you more focused on your own tasks or others’ priorities?
- Orientation: Are you more task-oriented or strategically inclined?
2. Map Your Current Work
Analyze your current tasks and projects. Find them in Less is More Workstyle Matrix:
- Self vs. Others: Is the task primarily for your goals, or are you supporting someone else?
- Task vs. Strategy: Is the task detail-focused, or does it contribute to long-term strategic goals?
This step provides a visual representation of how you allocate your time and effort.
3. Ask the Three Guiding Questions
For each task or quadrant, reflect using these questions to refine your focus and ensure maximum impact:
- What is the most important thing I can do?
- Identify tasks that align with your core objectives and values.
- What is the most impactful thing I can do?
- Pinpoint actions with the greatest return for your team or organization.
- What can be done by only me?
- Focus on unique contributions that leverage your expertise.
Use your responses to:
- Delegate: Offload tasks that don’t require your unique skills.
- Prioritize: Concentrate on high-value, strategic work.
Eliminate: Remove low-impact distractions.