Growing work and life demands often lead to overload.  Adam Smart * is a very competent and knowledgeable corporate controller. In his fast moving, growing business he was known as the “go to man”. His willingness to take risks gained him a reputation as a troubleshooter. His flexible educational background encouraged others to recruit him as a key member in a variety of committees. Committee meetings often resulted in long “To do” lists that he was encouraged to undertake.

While Senior Management often admired his activities, the operational need of his finance team and his family commitments were often neglected. Guilt and frustration added to his real feeling of overload. In planning for his annual performance review he was quick to realize that some changes would have to happen.

Adam realized his need to prioritize differently. He would have to focus on roles where he would be most fulfilled and where he would deliver the highest value. He knew that his actions might be counter culture and that he would have to do some tough negotiations with his boss.