Delegating tasks and trusting your team
This first tip may sound simple, yet according to Entrepreneur.com many managers fail to follow it. You must know how to delegate work and trust your team and its abilities. Effective delegation is an art in itself that you must teach both yourself and your subordinates. If you happen to struggle because you do not trust your team members, the problem usually lies with you as the manager for neglecting their long-term development and not gradually expanding their responsibilities.
Refusing work and learning to say "no"
Good managers don't accept every task that comes their way. Instead, they realistically assess their own capacity and that of their team. If someone requires work the team cannot handle or it is not a priority, an effective manager has the courage to refuse. It is, of course, important to distinguish between tasks that really should be refused and those that need to be accepted.
Long-term and strategic planning
The final key to avoiding overload is long-term planning. For example, team managers who set aside time for strategic planning have various scenarios prepared for potential crises. If such events do occur, they have plans ready to help them manage the workload and stress. Effective managers also conduct regular audits of communication processes and team structures to ensure the team operates as efficiently as possible and doesn't create unnecessary work for itself.
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