Purpose and benefits

Procrastination can result in decisions not being made and actions not being taken. It is a significant barrier to progress. Procrastination can be done collectively by a board or committee who consistently fail to reach a consensus, or it can be done individually. “Perfectionists” often lack clarity or confidence when making decisions, and may be dissatisfied with the options available. They are likely to have convoluted thought patterns that frequently come up against seemingly irresolvable dead ends. They often focus on what might go wrong and are reluctant to take risks or settle for “more or less” solutions.

If someone procrastinates at work, it can cause a frustrating bottleneck and disrupt the effectiveness or the smooth running of a team. In these circumstances in particular, procrastination is a dysfunctional behaviour and needs to be addressed. This Actionlist looks at ways in which to address and avoid procrastination, both in general and when you are making decisions at work.

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Management checklist, answers to FAQs, common traps, and suggested action plans.

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