I'm always amazed at how I believe there isn't enough time in the day for many things I need to do. However, when a hot problem comes to my desk I always have time to solve it...and still get work done. Know the same feeling? Why is it we seem to reach another gear when things get "scary" or "critical" - I'd say human nature! When things get more difficult we naturally rise to meet the challenge. Energy soars, the blood gets pumping and boom things get done! Knowing this is a factor, how do we as leaders utilize these hidden pockets of productivity? Creating a sense of urgency and/or an atmosphere that helps your team access this upper level of effort. Of course fear, is an option but I will warn you against that because it tends to burn folks out and will break down any sort of positive work place you've built up. Rather, it comes from an ability to push yourself into the trenches and pitch in. When employees see a manager doing "their" work they take it on personally and want to take the work back...so that you can do more "manager" things! I'm telling you it works!
Give it a shot! Pick a project or task that would normally be taken on by your team and keep it - let the team know you've got it and get ready to see the efforts and numbers grow!
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