Give Them a Chance

If you have ever worked and suffered under a boss who micro-manages, you know how stifling their leadership can be. Don’t you, as a manager, fall into the trap of over-delegating and squelching the initiative of your team.

What do we mean by over-delegating? According to leadership training program experts much of it comes down to telling too much about “the how” of the task you have assigned.

When you delegate, be clear about why the job needs to be accomplished because this will give the employee an incentive and motive to get the job done. Also describe in as much detail as needed "the what" of the job. Clarify your expectations, time line, who should be involved, etc. and then be open to questions. But steer clear of telling “the how” the job should be done. Let the employee attack the job in their own way and in their own style and with their own methodology.

This is the way to practice true leadership, demonstrate your confidence in their abilities and develop the capabilities of your team.