Uncovering a company’s rhythm reveals its inner workings, priorities, and pace. This rhythm is like a heartbeat, driving activity.

While job descriptions provide one perspective, observing the behaviors of those around you is key to sync with the true tempo of your workplace.

The easiest way to get a handle on the rhythm is to start tracking it.

This can be done through observation, but it’s even better when you ask people directly about their daily activities.

They tend to answer in terms of projects or tasks rather than time spent on each one.

When you start to understand how time is spent in your organization, you can start to see how it aligns with the overall goals and strategies of your company.

You may find that some activities are out of sync with those goals and need to be reevaluated or eliminated altogether.