N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It was stated that over a third of employees would never be interested in becoming a manager and almost 40% don’t even want to be promoted. We are given powerful moments in our lives and our careers where we have the chance to galvanize the people around us.

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Great Results Team Building

JULY 19, 2024

Before you became a manager or team leader, success was about solving problems for people. Delegation is a critical skill for managers that maximizes their effectiveness and empowers their teams. This article shares insights on how managers can delegate tasks effectively.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 18, 2018

“Management isn’t doing—it’s seeing that it gets done.” Belker, The First-Time Manager. Tons of information is accessible on the internet on mistakes that first-time managers make. Enough literature is available on developing new skills by new managers. Effective delegation. Effective delegation.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

No one ever spelled it out and there were no set expectations for becoming a manager at the company. The basis for my new book, “ Promote Yourself ”, is that I wanted to reveal the criteria that managers were using to evaluate employees for management roles. You had to figure it out on your own.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 15, 2014

I managed large teams for over 20 years in corporate and have been coaching C-Level clients for 14 more. During this time, I’ve probably run into every scenario a manager can experience. Translate upper management’s vague directives into things your team can understand and take action on. Learn to delegate.

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Can Delegation Kill? Many leaders think they need to delegate more to be more effective as leaders. Most often leaders don’t need to delegate more, they need to delegate more effectively! My caution to these executives is always the same: Inappropriate delegation can kill. Kill morale, careers, and even a company.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Posted in Career Development Leadership Coaching Leadership Development Self Leadership Value Creation Workplace Issues As a manager, you are responsible for a wide range of activities. Managing performance. Recruiting. Establishing a positive work environment in your group. Setting expectations. Making decisions.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 1, 2014

This post recently appeared in SmartBlog on Leadership : There’s a LOT of advice out there on leadership and management – almost as much as you’ll find on dating, careers, and how to raise your kids. However, I’d recommend running away as far as you can from the following pearls of leadership & management wisdom: 1.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

W HY DO SOME careers stall while others flourish? The careers of one-half to two-thirds of managers and leaders will derail. “At At some point, over half of us will get fired or demoted—or our careers will flat-line, and we won’t reach our innate potential. This need kicks in as you move into middle and upper management.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation. While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When it comes to managing day-to-day operations and responding to unforeseen problems, the frenetic pace of the immediate can become a zone of comfort. Instead, delegating these tasks to competent team members will free up time and mental space for strategic thinking.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2014

My digital signature says “Project Manager” I think about the work I do and what is required to get ahead. While I aspire to achieve more in my career, I also aspire to be humble. Being humble as a leader is similar to the fundamental tenant of project management – put emphasis on the process and the team.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Leaders are often tasked with many projects that overload their schedules, which can prevent them from effectively leading and managing their team the way they should. Neglecting an employee by providing minimal feedback and support is an issue that lies within the management position, not the employee. Don’t fall into this category!

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2012

Have you ever worked for a manager that consistently helped you learn new skills and develop? A manager that took an interest in your career, challenged you to be your best, and believed in your potential to grow? That’s the kind of manager that most employees want to work for. In many cases, managers just don’t know how.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals at various stages of their careers. One common aspiration that many professionals have is to step into a management role. Difficulty in Delegating Delegation is a fundamental skill for any manager.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

I begin by reassuring them that time-management strategies like these ones can relieve a lot of their stress. Go through your to-do list with a fine-tooth comb, asking yourself if anything simply isn’t necessary or if you’re spending far too much time on it (think about email time management ). Weed out the nonessential tasks.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 1, 2019

To make matters worse, many leaders and managers work in organizations layered with forced hierarchies and inherently distrustful systems. Establishing trust is hardest for new leaders New leaders and managers, in particular, have the hardest time establishing what I call “TRUST Courage,” the courage of relying on others. The result?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 14, 2024

Becoming a new manager is a significant step in your career journey. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. Interestingly, we hear an equally common frustration from these over-involved managers. This leads to a negative feedback loop where the manager causes some of the very outcomes that lead them to micromanage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

You’re working hard to build a good reputation as a manager. So you’re taking on new projects and delegating certain tasks to others. Being decisive and knowing how to say no are important leadership skills, but handled the wrong way, they can come off as excuses that can damage your career. Read more at Fast Company.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Podcast: @jamesstrock interviews Richard Norton Smith author of An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 18, 2018

All of us have experienced this during some part of our career. But to a great extent, it is the manager’s and the team leader’s responsibility to ensure that their team members feel valued. Your authenticity as a manager will always be questioned. People who do not feel valued at work look for a job change.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Delegate Tasks. One of the easiest ways to free up some time at work is to identify tasks that can be delegated to others. Delegation can end up helping other employees improve because they’ll be tackling new endeavors and learning new skills. Manage Your Email. Here are six ways. It’s a win-win!

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses in your career. Every lawn needs it’s fertilizer – in addition to watering, you need to add a healthy sprinkling of important connections to make your career grow strong. Who can you delegate to? Not how hard you work, how smart? Remember high school. Outside of your company?

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

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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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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Lead from Within

MAY 27, 2014

Time management is an art. The word NO can sometimes be the greatest time management tool of all. Prioritize time: To master time management is to set priorities among your goals. Delegation time : To make the most of the precious resource of your time, learn to delegate. Give less important tasks to others.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Consider the following: Delegate to them: Too many leaders fear delegating to their best people because “they already have too much to do” Yet delegation of meaningful work is a way of showing someone that you trust them to complete it well. Are any of them ready for a promotion on the career ladder?

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

I thought his answer was simple but brilliant, and gets to the heart of one of the biggest and oldest mistakes middle or senior managers make when they get promoted. They not only sabotaged their own careers, but they retarded the development of promising developing Coordinators. Select and hire capable first-line managers.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 8, 2016

Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses in your career. Every lawn needs it’s fertilizer – in addition to watering, you need to add a healthy sprinkling of important connections to make your career grow strong. Who can you delegate to? Stop trying to yearn for a better job, if you don’t first try to make your current job better.

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Leading Blog

MAY 31, 2014

Master Time Management From Inside Out by @LollyDaskal. 9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner by Karin Hurt @letsgrowleaders. Can You Delegate Leadership? Managing Risk: A Checklist for Leaders from @wharton. Here are a selection of tweets from May 2014 that you might have missed: Are You Leading with Value in Mind?

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 14, 2014

This is the most important skill – everyone goes to work, but it’s how you manage their expectations, keep them focused, and acknowledge them for their efforts that win the game. It’s call management by holding back information. It really comes down to three skills: 1. Motivate Your Team. Communicate & Inform.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 16, 2020

It may be time to delegate some of the work that’s on your plate. For example, lead management becomes easier with software that streamlines the whole process. For example, lead management becomes easier with software that streamlines the whole process. It’s time to start managing projects like the leader you are.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 4, 2016

Managers who win well bring confidence and humility in equal measure and focus on both results and relationships. What distinguishes a Winning Well manager from a “User,” “Pleaser,” or “Gamer” manager type you discuss in your Winning Well model? How did you know? Thank you!”.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Effective academic leaders have distinct skills that enable them to efficiently manage and guide their teams, tackle complicated challenges, and promote innovation in the academic sector. Academic leaders must clearly articulate their vision, motivate and inspire others, and manage conflicts with diplomacy.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 15, 2024

Article: The power of delegation (and why it’s so hard to hand over) Written by Caroline Roberts. Additional reporting by Emma Molloy Monday 15 January 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email It’s common for less experienced managers to take on too much. Contents: What stops us from delegating?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

Master these important leadership skills and you’ll build a foundation for success throughout your career. Time management. So how do you master time management? Most people think of time management as “How can I squeeze more activity into my day?” Delegate so nothing falls through the cracks. The I.N.S.P.I.R.E.

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