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Delegate wisely
From the course: Making the Move from Individual Contributor to Manager
Delegate wisely
- Delegation doesn't come naturally to most of us. After all, you likely got promoted because you're so good at getting things done yourself. Giving work to other people and relying on them to complete it to your standards can be a very scary proposition. And even if you delegate a project to someone, well, as their manager, you're still accountable for the results. There are lots of reasons managers don't delegate work as often as they should. Some just relate to being busy. You may think it will take longer to explain a task than to do it yourself or even feel guilty about putting more work on someone else's desk. But the biggest barriers are psychological. Some managers hoard information, requiring others to come to them for data. Others lack confidence in the skills of others or believe they're the only one who can do the job right. Or it maybe even simpler. The task is fun to do, and we don't want to assign it to someone else. But you can't and shouldn't keep all of your current…
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Articulate your vision of the future3m 33s
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Set clear performance standards3m 51s
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Balance consistency and individual concern3m 36s
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Stop on a dime4m 42s
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Delegate wisely3m 54s
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Share your superpowers2m 54s
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Prioritize psychological safety3m 25s
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Have difficult conversations3m 29s
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