Fostering continuous development
It’s obvious that team leaders surrounded by independent employees will have more time to manage. Therefore fostering continuous development is key to increase autonomy, initiative and a sense of ownership. By asking “what can we learn from that?” or “what can we do next time different to get a better result?”, teams can come up with creative solutions that make the organisation more efficient in the long run.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself:
- To which extent am I letting fear stop me from delegating responsibility?
- How much am I supporting the ambitions of my team?
- Which members of my team are ready to step up a level?
- Am I allowing the team to find their own best way to do the job?