Want to speed up the pace of your company?
Communicate pro-actively, especially upstream.
“Per our discussion, I’m going to do this thing by this date unless you have any feedback or would like to see any changes.”
This takes the burden off the manager / leader from having to “approve” and comment on everything. If there is a problem they can respond. If it’s all good they can take you at your word that you’re going to do what you said.
This is helpful on multiple fronts. First, it takes multiple steps and emails out of the process. Two, it prevents decision fatigue from the managers perspective, and three, it demonstrates you’re a driver not a passenger.
Happy Monday communication hack.