Burnout and Decision Making Inability
Burnout and decision making inability are often found together. It may be real or perceived. When you believe you are going to be held accountable for results but you do not have ability to control the process, it can be very stressful. Over time and in combination with other factors, it is often one of the contributing causes of burnout on the job for many key leaders and professionals.
When you make a decision that you feel is important in order to reach good results but you are not the only one who has final say in the process and your decision can be modified or nullified, you get the sense that good results are out of your control.
Having the ability to make personal decisions and to control a process for things which you will be held accountable for is very important. Is it always possible? Probably not, especially in larger organizations, but it is one of the leading causes of burnout.
If you are in charge, don't let your key people be diminished by a loss of decision making ability. Make sure they have as much control as possible. This extension of autonomy will probably be well rewarded.
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