Chapter 1 · Practice 4 of 4
Plan your week around both maker time and lead time
From Define the role
Why it matters
The role pulls in two directions: deep technical work needs long uninterrupted blocks, while leading needs you to be available. Without a plan, interruptions win and your own technical work disappears.
A simple pattern:
- Block focus time on your calendar for a few mornings a week.
- Batch reviews into two or three slots per day so authors are not waiting long.
- Hold office hours or a regular slot where anyone can bring questions.
Tell the team the pattern so they know when you are reachable.
Do
- Publish when you are available for questions
Avoid
- Being available for everything, all day, every day