Manage Inflow to Increase Outflow

Information overload is common and overwhelming for many of us.

While it builds trust to be open with information, we don’t need to share it all at once.

How can we apply this to meetings, during a project, or working with clients?

Try this:

> Avoid an information dump because it usually leads to overload.

> Instead, figure out how to divide the information into right-sized morsels.

How it worked for me:

During a meeting, I provided everything they needed to know for our new project.

The group reacted with stress and anxiety, because it was overwhelming.

Although my desire was to be completely transparent and open, it backfired.

So, I pulled back and divided the information into 3 batches.

Then, I scheduled shorter meetings to discuss one batch at a time.

Lesson learned:

When we actively manage inflow, it increases the outflow.