Hajra Naz
Key Takeaways
- Stepping away shows gaps and improves productivity for the company at hand.
- Being distant gives one a perspective closer to that of clients and competitors, allowing one to view the business using their eyes.
- Delegation creates trust, gives authority to the team, and creates room for more growth.
Most proprietors are afraid to step away from the business, worrying that in their absence the systems will collapse. Taking a breather, like for instance, for a holiday, self-improvement, or even maternity leave can prove very constructive for the company.
Although it feels as if things can go out of hands, stepping away allows you to gain a new perception on your business, observe what is done, and further nurture your team to manage and work without your constant supervision. To do this, you should start small by setting gradual targets for the amount of time you are and are not present in the office.
The following are my reasons as to how taking time off work could be the most compelling decision for your business.
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1. Gaining Visibility into Systems and Operations
When I initially started to remove myself from the daily activities, I was very anxious. I felt like I was going to miss out on certain crucial hires, cease to participate in any one-on-one interactions, and not be privy to any critical choices.
A business owner’s dread that he/she is not proactively engaged in business suggests that the management structure and the systems at his/her disposition are less than optimal.
In other words, a business needs to function in a way that does not depend on a single individual to do all of the work of a manager. Operational gaps are problems, but they may also serve as an opportunity to change how you manage your business. Support your team with the necessary resources, processes, and directions that can help them achieve success. Sometimes the real issue is not what you think it is, but what you have been told it is, and it takes stepping away from the actual scene to reach that conclusion.
2. Seeing Your Business from an Outside Perspective
The easier it is for you to evaluate something, the closer you are to it. The same revolves around business management and running a business.
Identifying opportunities outside yours is simple, as well as recognizing the gaps in other organizations. For your own business, it can, however, be problematic as your relationships with that business may alter your evaluations. You perceive the entire blend of the internal chaos—the loose frameworks, unsuccessful initiatives, and struggles that transpire behind closed doors—but your consumers do not. Frankly, they don’t want to know the history; they want simplicity instead.
Taking time away allows you to look at your business with fresh eyes, the way a customer or competitor would. This perspective helps you spot inefficiencies, recognize new opportunities, and make strategic adjustments that could be game-changing.
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3. The Power of Delegation
When looking to grow a company, trust in your team is paramount. Diligently and strategically scaling a business, putting down tasks is not optional, it is required.
Giving responsibility to the team, empowering them to act on their own when required, helps assure their growth, along with the company.
When I began trusting my team with more responsibilities, I saw a change. Delegation allowed me to concentrate on high-level organizational strategies where my time would have the largest impact.
Stepping away from micromanagement helps you avoid getting trapped in daily tasks and instead focus on the broad strokes of running the company. As this process occurs, your long-term thinking will shift, changing the way you address short-term challenges while still keeping the company’s future in mind.
The Big Question: What’s the Worst That Could Happen?
If you are reluctant to step away from your computer, consider this: what is the real worst case scenario?
Once you get over the initial discomfort, you will appreciate the need for taking breaks as an essential part of personal growth. Not taking breaks can set you back in the long run.
So, embrace the discomfort. Believe in your team and take that step back. You might find yourself rejuvenated with a stronger organization than before.
