Don’t drive the sleigh on your own: 5 tested management tips for surviving Christmas like a boss |
Let’s face it: as well as sparkly and bright, the coming of Christmas can feel daunting, overwhelming and exhausting.
In the workplace, the tenets of good leadership help build a culture of positivity, resilience and cooperation. At home during the festive season, the same approaches can also help.
We share our top five tips, based on proven management practices, to help bring more joy – and less Grinch – to Christmas.
While Santa gets the lion’s share of Christmas credit for driving the sleigh, in reality there are months of work behind the scenes, with many, many helpers.
While the idea of leading from the front – being the superhero who is seen as knowing it all – has long been a popular leadership myth, good leaders understand the power of engaging and motivating others, recognising their own limits and delegating well.
Don’t try to drive the sleigh on your own. Leadership is not a solo endeavour. Build a team of happy, productive elves to make your Christmas operation more achievable and enjoyable for everyone.
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