Situation · Work
“My employee procrastinates on everything”
What could be going on
Chronically late or procrastinates: Chronic delay fits; check whether it is every task or only certain kinds.
Perfectionism: Fits if they delay the visible, judged work and fear handing in something imperfect.
Role conflict and ambiguity: Check whether they know what done looks like; unclear tasks get postponed.
ADHD in adults: Fits if it is lifelong, they are bright, and deadlines alone switch them on.
Disengagement and quiet quitting: Fits if they used to deliver and stopped caring after a change, slight or burnout.
Procrastination: General delay to escape a bad feeling fits; ask what the task makes them feel.
Questions to carry
- On the last task that slipped, at what point did it stall, and what was unclear or hard about it?
- What do I feel toward this person when another deadline passes, and what do I do?
Also said as
- my direct report never meets deadlines
- he always leaves things to the last minute
- why does my team member keep putting off tasks
- she's chronically late with every deliverable
- employee always misses deadlines
- my staff member keeps delaying work