One of the fears that many leaders have is the fear of being a micro-manager.
We don’t want to be the type of leader that doesn't release our people to do what they do. Not wanting to micromanage is a good thing, however, many times out of our fear of not wanting to micro-manage we often stop doing something that our team and organization needs us to do in order to succeed and that is, “ask questions”..
I want to make this very clear because this is so important.
Asking questions is not micromanagement. Asking questions is good stewardship.
Asking questions is not micromanaging. Asking questions is leading.
If you and I want to lead our team well, we must cultivate a culture where asking questions is not only accepted, but it is expected.
How are you doing?
Do you have what you need?
Can you tell me why you did this, that way?
What are three areas your department is weak right now?
What are two things you are doing to develop yourself?
We ask because we care. We care about our team members. We care about our mission. We care enough to ask. Questions are not a bad thing. Questions are a good thing.
Here are three tips:
One - One of the best ways to cultivate a culture of asking questions is to allow and encourage your team to ask you questions. Having an open door policy is good, but people are generally afraid to walk through the door of asking questions of supervisors unless you open the door for them
Two - When you are on boarding new team members, let them know you will ask questions and you want them to ask questions.
Three - End meetings with you opening the door for them to dig deeper and ask you questions. Ask your team, “What questions to you have for me?” “Is there any confusion on what we are doing?” “In what ways can I serve you and your department better?”
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