Procrastination Has Entered The Chat.
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Key Takeaways
David Burkus discusses how to handle procrastination in teams by addressing underlying issues such as stress and unclear expectations
Original Description
Is your team always waiting until the last minute...all the time? You'd be surprised. It’s not about laziness. It's usually about stress, unclear expectations, vague milestones, and bottlenecks leaders don’t always see. Now, don't you procrastinate here, I'm here to help!
In this video, I’ll show you how to handle procrastination without micromanaging or becoming the boss nobody wants to work for. You’ll learn why teams stall, how psychological safety helps surface problems faster, and practical actions to take to create the best team ever.
00:00 Procrastination has infected the team!
00:13 Meet Dr. David Burkus
01:10 It's Not A Laziness Problem
02:17 Start A Conversation
03:15 Manage Each Person, Not Just The Project
04:42 Look In The Mirror
05:28 Break Down Deadlines Into Milestones
06:53 Make Timeliness A Team Value
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// ABOUT DAVID
One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David’s forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
A skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Dr. David Burkus is the bestselling author of five books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, David has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS Mornings.
A former business school professor, David now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. David’s keynotes aren’t just entertaining and enlighte
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Chapters (8)
Procrastination has infected the team!
0:13
Meet Dr. David Burkus
1:10
It's Not A Laziness Problem
2:17
Start A Conversation
3:15
Manage Each Person, Not Just The Project
4:42
Look In The Mirror
5:28
Break Down Deadlines Into Milestones
6:53
Make Timeliness A Team Value
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