Sprinters vs Marathon Runners

Who in your team is a sprinter? Who’s a marathon runner?

When leading a team there will be times when you need to rely on your Sprinters and other times when you need your Marathon Runners.

There will be times when you have had a change in deadline, or there’s an emergency that needs addressing. Here you’re fast, adaptable, flexible Sprinters can quickly save the day. Other times you’ll need to deliver a long-term project requiring patience, focus, endurance, and stamina. This is prime work for your marathon runners.

As a Team Leader you need to identify which types of people you have in the team, and which situations are best to bring out their talents.