Sometimes the most mundane issues are the really important ones. For example, how do entrepreneurs actually spend their time? What do they do all day?
One thing is for sure: leaders need to be as good at time management as they are at staff management. They must understand the difference between urgent and important. And they have to know how to prioritise ruthlessly.
Some bosses are ingenious at doing the minimum but making sure they maximise efficiency. Gerry Robinson, former chief executive of Granada, the television company, and now an onscreen star, was celebrated for never working late or cancelling holidays. He hired well, delegated and picked his targets carefully.