Holding control of a shift
In this online lesson, you'll learn how to maintain whole-shift oversight under pressure, avoid getting pulled into individual tasks, and lead with confidence.
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Helping the best teams succeed, from new startups to big companies.This lesson includes
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- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Lesson details
Pressure naturally pulls leaders toward the most immediate problem. The challenge is helping where needed without losing sight of everything else happening across the operation.
In this online lesson, Juan D. Leyva will explain how to maintain operational control during demanding service periods by protecting your awareness of the whole shift, even when multiple priorities compete for your attention.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Holding control of a shift
- Why leaders lose visibility when they become part of the work
- How to maintain whole-shift oversight during busy service
- The difference between supporting the team and losing operational control
- Practical ways to step back and reassess the operation
- How to build confidence through calm, visible leadership under pressure
- How to use the Shift Scan to maintain stability throughout service
Instructor

Juan D. Leyva is the Vice President of Operations of the Central Region for Oxford Hotels & Resorts and General Manager of LondonHouse Chicago. With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Juan was named the 2021 Hotelier of the Year by the...
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