Whose responsibility is it to learn how to manage work-related stress?
Ours? Or our managers and the company’s?
A recent forum I participated in led me to reflect on this alongside leaders and experts from various sectors.
🎶 Forum Reflections:
Quique Dacosta: “We identified someone as a time thief; they were super talented but approached others 15 times a day without transferring positive energy.” This three-Michelin-starred chef not only innovates in the kitchen but has also shown for many years that his innovation extends beyond culinary arts to team management. I understand that one cannot lead the world of haute cuisine without giving maximum value to the people who accompany them and assist in their growth.
Alejandra Vallejo: Challenges us with her vision of work-life balance, putting our routines in perspective compared to those of athletes: “We want to be corporate athletes, but athletes sleep 10 hours, work 6 hours, and eat perfectly. How are we going to achieve that if we do the opposite?”
These words resonate especially in sectors like hospitality, where Quique Dacosta was a pioneer many years ago, in understanding that his role as a leader and the support of specialists was key in helping his teams manage stress.
For my part, my contribution was clear: “Avoiding stress and ensuring well-being at work is a shared responsibility. People don’t leave companies; they leave bosses or stressful situations.”
In summary:
- Shared Responsibility: The management of stress and occupational well-being is a joint effort of the teams and their leaders.
- The Role of the Leader: Must be a model of organization and teach effectiveness, relying on external support if deemed necessary.
- The Role of the Employee: To assume individual responsibility and be open to change and other ways of organizing to gain efficiency and effectiveness.
🔹 Beyond Words:
These ideas, although arising in the context of tourism, have a universal echo in the working world.
What’s your opinion? Who do you think should lead the responsibility to improve time management and stress? Where does the individual part in improving our organization lie? What should companies and managers teach us?
