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Burnout-proofing yourself, your staff and your organisation

In this book, I’ve described the research into burnout, how it is caused and how it can be avoided. Along the way, I’ve offered guidance to help you, as the manager or leader in an organisation, to identify and prevent burnout. In this final chapter, I draw together key points in the book to help you see clearly why you need to combat burnout and how exactly you can do so at individual and organisational levels.

An issue to take seriously

“I’ve been burning the candle at both ends; I’m pretty burnt-out.” This is the kind of comment you hear in organisations, and all too often it’s met with little more than, “Yeah, me too.” Burnout can be seen as par for the course, rather than a ...

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