Delegation is a crucial skill for any leader, yet it can be challenging to execute effectively. In this post, part of a three-part series on delegation, I’ll share three essential questions you should ask yourself before delegating any task. These questions will help ensure that your delegation efforts are not only effective but also beneficial
It’s a good question: are your leaders relationship builders? While the question would have been valuable in 1984, it feels more relevant in 2024 – when the organizational and follower expectations of leaders have changed with the economic and societal times. Research shows that people want a boss they know, like and trust – which
If you have led for very long you have been confronted with the need to, desire to, and advice to delegate. Much has been written, including by me about this important skill and choice. But what is talked about far less often is the organizational role in delegation.How successfully do your leaders delegate?If you don’t
Recently, I spoke to a gathering of HR professionals and learned something interesting. The most negotiated part of the employment agreement these days (at least for this major employer, and others) is not salary. It’s the ability to work a hybrid schedule. But is hybrid work a perk, or an advantage to employers? It depends
Effective communication requires a flow of information between two parties. In order for the messages sent to be received, it typically requires some clarification and conversation – a two-way flow. We could look at that information exchange as being contained in what I call the communication conduit – a pipe that allows for those back-and-forth
As a leader, your ability to delegate is not just a skill—it’s a critical component of your role. Delegation empowers your team, fosters trust, and ensures you are working on the right tasks. Today, I want to share five compelling reasons why delegation is essential and why avoiding it can hinder both your success and
Meaningful words are powerful. People use powerful words because they are just that, powerful – they explain an important concept, and often do it eloquently. Because they are powerful than can become overused. When that happens, they become “buzzwords” and their power to communicate can be lost.How Words Become BuzzwordsIn the beginning, there are words
Organizational tempo is one way to describe the speed and rhythm with which an organization operates, makes decisions, implements change, and gets things done. It is an underappreciated and discussed component of organizational culture. And for better or worse, every organization has a tempo. Perhaps you want to pick up the pace for a season or
Chris has a change to implement with her team. It was important and she wanted it to be successful. Before diving into it, she spent some time thinking about the workplace changes she had most readily accepted in her career. Based on that reflection, she decided there were five things she could do as a
Since hybrid work has become more common, there have been some consistent challenges that come alongside the opportunities to succeed. Coordinating schedules, feeling disconnected, and a lack of serendipity in conversations lead the list. But one of the most impactful difficulties is managing performance when some people are in the office more than others.The Human
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