Effective delegation is one of the most misunderstood tools in the manager’s toolkit. It’s not about moving the things you are weak at off of your desk (although it could be), and it’s not about giving a task you dislike to a team member. Remember – a job the manager thinks is ‘crap’ will be […]
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Delegation and Time
It’s not news to those in management that there isn’t enough time to do it all. That’s one reason the manager delegates. However, time and time again I have heard the excuse, “It’s just easier if I do it.” That’s not a sentence that comes out of the successful manager’s mouth. Managers who are […]
Delegation and Morale
Being able to delegate effectively is an important skill of the manager and leader. Unfortunately, too many don’t understand what delegation really is and how it can be used to affect the morale of the team. The successful manager is challenging their team members to gain knowledge and grow to the next level of success. […]
Can You Delegate and Become Irrelevant?
As a manager, have you ever worried about teaching your team so much that you’ll no longer be needed? Have you deliberately not delegated the ‘important’ tasks for that very reason? I’m here to tell you there is no need to worry about that, because what you’ll be doing by teaching the team how to […]
Micro-Manager Definition of Delegate
Are you a micro-manager? Are you 1) Not sure, 2) Not willing to admit, or 3) The Leader Others Want to Follow? So many managers are micro-managing, but they just don’t know it. Here are a few tell-tale signs – there is high turnover among your team (doesn’t matter if there is high turnover […]
The Role of Fear in Management
As the manager and leader of your team, do you find yourself worried whether goals will be reached, team members will follow your leadership or if progress in your career will be stalled? These are common fears for managers to have, yet when these fears get in the way of how you manage, what […]
The Millennial Myth
With each generation, leaders ponder how to motivate them. How are Gen X’ers different? How do Millennials think? And the answer is always the same. Care about your people, teach them and train them to grow in their career. You desired that, your parents desired that, and your children desire it. We all want […]
Is Culture Driving Your Poor Bottom Line?
Is Culture Driving Your Poor Bottom Line? What type of culture exists in your organization? Is it one of connection, indifference or control? Do employees enjoy doing their jobs in a way that makes the boss shine, or is everyone simply protecting their turf? As business has evolved into organizations where people are managing […]
Military Business Sense
It might surprise a lot of you, but leaders in the military may just make better businessmen and businesswomen than many of those who have spent decades in other industries. Various disciplines and principles followed in the military could be what you need to integrate into your leadership strategy. What does the military teach about […]
What is Change Management?
The term ‘change management’ carries a mystique and air of difficulty. Why is change so feared and avoided by so many? It stems from the confusion that has been created surrounding the topic, plus the difficulty many in management have encountered when trying to implement change. It is true that every organization includes people of […]