So happy to reach you again through the "A Dose of Soft Skills" newsletter which goes out to more than 800 happy techy subscribers! Below, you'll find actionable soft skills tips in different formats (articles, videos, podcasts, webcomics) sealed with our gang's smiles!
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Let's talk Delegation...
When delegating next time try out the Gang's 4 simple rules so that both parties feel secure and good during the process because 👇
So here it goes:
Adapt your delegation style to the person and to the tasks.
Decide what to control and what freedom to give.
Set clear boundaries + expectations + responsibilities.
Do not give in to your temptation of following your own default style.
Let us know how it went! 😊
Of course, if you want some additional resources and opinion on the topic, we offer:
🎧 An episode of the "At the Table" podcast, where Patrick, Cody and Tracy explore the topic on how can we tell the difference between delegating tasks and abdicating our responsibilities.
📺 An interesting talk by Dave Ramsey in which he guides us through a checklist of what your organization must have before you can even think about handing over the reins.
And a quote by the American author John C. Maxwell to keep you in the mood for delegation:
💭 If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.
🐋 Just a fun fact: Orcas, one of the most famous predators of the deep blue sea, are experts in working together to accomplish everything from hunting to teaching their young. Scientists have documented elder orcas nudging and coaxing the younger whales to test out hunting techniques.
- The Gang
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