A rush job is more a matter of arithmetic than motivation: the volume of commitments exceeds the available time. Working harder in such a situation usually doesn't help, but only drives the system deeper into deficit. In this video, I analyze what causes overload, why some methods for overcoming a rush make the next one even more likely, and I show a step-by-step algorithm: from taking inventory of all commitments to exiting crisis mode.

00:00 Introduction
02:01 In this video
03:02 The Traffic Jam Metaphor

03:44 Causes of a rush job
04:19 More cars: one-time load
05:59 More cars: constant load
07:51 Why are cars driving slower?
08:27 Driving slower: Obstacle on the road
09:17 Driving slower: Clash of tasks
10:08 Driving slower: Emergency stop
11:05 Driving slower: Reduced visibility
12:30 Driving slower: Road repairs
14:16 Diagnostics

15:24 What to do about it?
16:22 Step 1. Acceptance
17:53 Step 2. Incoming Stop
19:59 Step 3. Inventory
23:07 Step 4. Stop List
26:29 Step 5. Delegation
28:32 Step 6. Prioritization
30:55 Step 7. Budgeting

34:55 Three Ways to Close the Gap
35:15 Step 8. Increasing Time
37:32 Step 9. Increasing Throughput
40:42 Step 10. Reducing Commitments

43:42 Step 11. Work
44:57 Step 12. Focus on the Database
45:36 Step 13. Crisis Management

47:00 Prevention
50:42 Conclusion

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