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How to Get Better at Delegating the Right Decisions (With Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Delegate the Right Decisions to Save Time and Reduce Anxiety for Everyone. But delegating can be scary. So, how do you delegate the right decisions and ensure your team understands the decision-making parameters? Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation.

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Empower, Rather Than Delegate

Lead Change Blog

There is an unprecedented need to effectively delegate to get everything done; however, there is a spectrum to delegation. Empowerment vs. Delegation: The Difference. Conversely, delegation occurs when a manager assigns a task to a team members. The Delegation-Empowerment-Shared Leadership Continuum.

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When Managers Delegate Work, It Doesn’t Always Pay Off

The Horizons Tracker

Delegation is generally speaking seen as something managers should do in order to help their team learn and develop. It’s not always something that’s well-received, however, as research from the University at Buffalo School of Management illustrates. “But sometimes, employees don’t see it that way. .

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How to Be an Unpredictable Manager Who Energizes the Team.

Rich Gee Group

Over 20 years ago, I had a manager whose presence was an instant energy booster. Sometimes, he'd spontaneously invite us to sit in on a meeting with upper management, giving us a glimpse into high-level decision-making. Traditional management theory often centers around stability, predictability, and standardization.

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Leadership vs. Management: What Type of Leader Are You?

Lead from Within

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. A remarkable leader doesn’t always make an exceptional manager, and vice versa.

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What Is The Difference Between a Manager and a Leader?

Rich Gee Group

It’s incredible how many people think they’re leaders, who are in fact functioning managers and how many managers who are actually leaders in disguise. When I teach leadership, I focus on four areas — communication, motivation, delegation, and education (learn more here). But the real question is, what’s the difference?

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Change Management in Business: Overcoming Resistance and Optimizing Limited Resources

CO2

Two of the most pressing are change management and the constraints of limited resources. Understanding Resistance to Change Management: Stakeholder Concerns : Change resistance often stems from stakeholders’ fears and uncertainties. This leads to better change management. Remember, Gary, humans are deeply emotional beings.