DECISION TO DELEGATE
"For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should
set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I
commanded you." (Titus 1:5)
One of the most common mistakes a coach can make is to
misjudge the level of a player. If the leader doesn't work with each player
according to where he is in his development, the player won't produce, succeed,
and develop. According to management consultant Ken Blanchard, all team members
fit into one of four categories with regard to the type of leadership they
need:
• Players who need direction. These
players don't really know what to do or how to do it. You need to instruct them
every step of the way.
• Players who need coaching. Players who
are able to do more of the job on their own will become more independent, but
they still rely on you for direction and feedback.
• Players who need support. Players able
to work without your direction still may require resources and encouragement.
• Players to whom you delegate. At this
stage, players can be given a task, and you can be confident that it will be
done. They only need you to lead. Provide them with vision on the front end and
accountability on the back end, and they will multiply your efforts toward
success.
Excerpt from “Developing the Leaders Around You” by John
Maxwell
Locate yourself: What kind of a player are you?
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