An advanced way of working smarter rather than harder is to duplicate work in the organization someone else might be doing to outsmart the competition.

Working Smarter

A strategy that focuses on achieving greater outcomes or productivity through efficient methods, often by prioritizing, leveraging tools, or streamlining processes.

Duplicate Work

Performing the same task or creating the same product multiple times, often unnecessarily, leading to inefficiency.

Outsmart

To defeat or gain an advantage over someone through greater intelligence, cleverness, or cunning.