Managerial Leverage
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CORE DEFINITION
Andy Grove's formula: a manager's output = the output of the organization under his direct supervision + the output of organizations under his indirect influence. High-leverage activities (such as training, delegation, and process optimization) require minimal input but yield significant impact.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Identifying high-value activities. As a leader, do not get absorbed in 'doing the work yourself.' Ask yourself: 'Will this hour of my time make my team's next hundred hours more productive?' If not, it's a low-leverage activity.
Anchor fast decisions
Proposed by Andy Grove, it refers to the multiplier effect of a manager's activity on team output; high-leverage actions achieve large outputs with small inputs.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leverage_%28finance%29verified
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