Effective Delegation, Part 2

Effective Delegation, Part 2

by | Jun 8, 2021 | Building Skills

Last week we discussed how delegation can free you, the leader, to focus on your high priority, strategic work. Delegation also empowers your team and direct reports, enabling them to build their own job skills. But there is an art to delegation. Here are some of the...
Effective Delegation, Part 1

Effective Delegation, Part 1

by | Jun 3, 2021 | Building Skills

Overwhelmed team leaders and managers: are you delegating enough? Delegating frees you up to focus on your priorities and gives you time and space to think and act more strategically. Delegation also builds the skills of team and direct reports so that they can grow...
Strong Decision Making, Part 2

Strong Decision Making, Part 2

by | May 24, 2021 | Building Skills

Indecision may or may not be my problem. -Jimmy Buffett Last week, we discussed creating mental space for making a few good decisions and understanding that our perspectives and frames come with blind spots. Read on to learn some more steps to a sound decision-making...
Strong Decision Making, Part 1

Strong Decision Making, Part 1

by | May 6, 2021 | Building Skills

I used to be indecisive, now I’m not so sure.- W. C. Fields Are you good at making good decisions? Maybe you drag your feet a bit, getting stuck in data gathering and analysis mode. Or maybe you’re like me, shooting from the hip and praying for a Hail Mary when...