Time to master the Delegating Style in business leadership! This combines low directive behavior with low supportive behavior.
You're stepping back from detailed instructions AND reducing hands-on support. Think "empowering business autonomy while maintaining strategic alignment."
Engagement Message
Name a business situation when a team member would thrive with minimal guidance and support.
The delegating style works perfectly for high-performing business professionals. These are your top contributors who have both the expertise and confidence to drive results independently.
They don't need detailed processes or frequent coaching—they need clear business objectives and the autonomy to achieve them strategically.
Engagement Message
What's the top quality of a high-performing business contributor in your opinion?
Here's what makes high-performing business professionals unique: they're results-driven, skilled, and self-motivated. Micro-managing them actually damages their performance and job satisfaction.
They want strategic challenges, appropriate resources, and the freedom to execute their expertise. Your role is to enable their success!
Engagement Message
Have you ever accidentally micro-managed a top business performer? What happened?
Set clear business outcomes, not processes. Define what business success looks like but let them determine the execution strategy.
Instead of "Here's how to handle this client account," try "I need this account to generate 20% more revenue this quarter. What's your strategy?"
Engagement Message
What's one business area where you could focus more on outcomes than processes?
Provide necessary business resources then step back. Ensure they have budget, decision-making authority, data access, and stakeholder support needed for success.
