3 Step Process for Passing the Baton
SUMMARY
Do you find that when you give your team members things to do, you continually need to fix them up, that they are not done well enough for you, and there is a lot of work you need to do again?
Hi, this is Grant Herbert, leadership and sustainable performance coach, and today I want to round off our conversation on achieving results differently by teaching you a three-step process for passing the baton.
1. Watch me do it.
2. Let us do it together.
3. You do it while I support you, and we'll talk about it when it's done.
TRANSCRIPT
Do you find that when you give your team members things to do, you continually need to fix them up?
Hi, this is Grant Herbert, leadership and sustainable performance coach, and today I want to round off our conversation on achieving results differently by teaching you a three-step process for passing the baton.
There are three parts to this process. But before we dive into the steps, there is another layer of understanding: the distinction between giving someone a task and giving them responsibility.
As a leader, you still need to retain responsibilities. This process is not about completely letting go; it is about teaching someone the skills incrementally and gradually allowing them to take more ownership.
Now, let us talk about the three steps in the process.
1. Watch me do it. People learn in different ways, but the most effective method is demonstration. Instead of simply explaining the task, show them how it is done. Let them observe what you do, ask questions, and gain clarity.
2. Let us do it together. Once the task has been demonstrated, involve them in performing it. Let them contribute while you guide and support them. This incremental involvement helps them take gradual ownership of the task.
3. You do it while I support you, and we'll talk about it when it's done. By doing it this way, incrementally, they are learning new skills. They are making mistakes, which is an essential part of the development process.
Delegation, as we knew it, is gone. Now, it is all about developing your people. With this shift in mindset and the three-step process, you will be able to transition from being overwhelmed and overworked to enjoying an even distribution of workload where everyone feels valued, collaborates effectively, and builds a high level of trust. I'll see you then.
