Problem Solving and Leadership
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What is a recommended strategy for leaders to free up time and delegate effectively?

  • Empower the team to handle challenges on their own (correct)
  • Avoid providing support to team members to promote independence
  • Chase down every detail personally
  • Micromanage team members to ensure quality
  • What is the role of a leader in supporting their team members?

  • To simply delegate tasks without guidance
  • To avoid getting involved in challenges faced by the team
  • To provide guidance and resources when needed (correct)
  • To make decisions on their behalf
  • Why is it important for leaders to clarify 'what good looks like'?

  • To micromanage team members
  • To ensure everyone is on the same page (correct)
  • To focus on critical decisions
  • To avoid making decisions
  • What should a leader do when an employee brings up a challenge?

    <p>Ask what kind of support would be helpful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of not empowering team members?

    <p>Perception of ineffectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of empowering employees to solve their own problems?

    <p>It demonstrates the leader's trust and confidence in the team's abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a result of short-term stumbles in a team?

    <p>Uncovering weaknesses and areas of opportunity for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be necessary when an employee lacks company- or domain-specific knowledge?

    <p>Spend time bringing the employee up to speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a leader do to help employees identify workable solutions to problems?

    <p>Asking the employee 'What options do you have?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for leaders to avoid offering solutions too quickly?

    <p>Because it can hinder team members from thinking independently and coming up with creative solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a leader do to improve their leadership effectiveness?

    <p>By turning themselves into a trusted partner to help employees solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key assumption that leaders should make when empowering employees to solve problems?

    <p>That employees are able to solve their own problems with minimal guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of team members not learning to navigate challenges independently?

    <p>Reduced productivity and innovation capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge faced by emerging leaders in sophisticated teams?

    <p>Balancing supporting their teams with delegating effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a team's inability to adapt to changing circumstances?

    <p>Rigidly holding onto outdated plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of team members being able to navigate challenges independently?

    <p>Increased productivity and innovation capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do team members miss out on higher organizational visibility and impact?

    <p>Because they are not positioned to form strong cross-functional relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of team members' inability to navigate independently on the organization?

    <p>Reduced productivity and innovation capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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