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Improving Delegation

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The post Improving Delegation appeared first on Tony Mayo. Ask the person to propose an approach which you have some confidence (not certainty) will succeed with the resources agreed to, e.g., hours, budget, tools, deadline, etc. Don’t abdicate, […].

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Bottom-up Leadership Works | Top Executive Coaching with Tony Mayo.

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It means delegating responsibility in order to empower staff. That means those staff who actually meet customers, or run operations, tell the boss what works, rather than vice versa. Imperious, dictatorial leaders who are out of touch with the shop floor do not achieve sustained success.

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Best Leaders Cause Fun Workplaces

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The idea that top executives or financial experts should make key decisions is so ingrained in our corporate cultures that it is nearly impossible for leaders to delegate important roles and decisions. For Executives , Fun , Leadership Julie-Ann What a spectacular and profound bit of advice.

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