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Manage the What, Not the How

Lessons • 550 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Focus on managing the 'what' instead of the 'how' when overseeing a team.
  2. Delegating effectively involves defining clear expectations and alignment around goals.
  3. When things go wrong, consider letting situations play out, coaching on the 'how', realigning on the 'what', or coaching preventatively.

Time is emphasis: planning your calendar as a leader

Lessons • 511 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Your calendar as a leader affects what gets done in the company and how you spend time and resources.
  2. Setting clear priorities and having a structured calendar system are crucial for spending time on strategic priorities.
  3. Create a calendar skeleton to lay out core activities and priorities, and regularly revisit and adjust your system.

Ours

The Weasel Speaks • 137 implied HN points • 07 May 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Delegating more than is comfortable is critical in leadership roles.
  2. Leaders should avoid the traps of 'I can do it better' mentality or helicopter management.
  3. Embrace ruthless delegation as a way to help your team grow and succeed.

Introducing the Good Manager Leaderboard

The Lunacian • 230 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Delegation
  1. The Good Manager Leaderboard is a new way for managers to earn rewards by tracking how well their delegated axies perform in games. Managers can now see their rankings and compete for prizes based on Axie Experience Points (AXP).
  2. Managers in Axie Classic can start checking their stats right away, while those in Origins and Homeland will get access soon. This adds a competitive edge and helps managers see how they're doing each month.
  3. There's a total of 1,500 AXS available as monthly rewards based on AXP earned, encouraging managers to increase their scholars' gameplay and participation. It's a great opportunity for managers to earn more while leading their teams.

People use the tools they know

The Daily Developer • 39 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. When faced with a challenge, people generally resort to using the tools they are familiar with.
  2. Sometimes, trying different tools or approaches, like hiring someone else, can be more efficient and cost-effective.
  3. Being aware of the tools you know and how they impact your work is important for productivity and success.
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How to Be a Better Micromanager

The Jungle Gym • 78 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Strategic micromanagement can be beneficial for new employees to stabilize and learn
  2. Delegation should be done surgically, not indiscriminately, to increase autonomy
  3. Assess employee skill levels, set clear baselines, and verify comprehension when delegating tasks

It's all just leadership after all

The Engineering Manager • 10 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Progression in management isn't just about managing managers, but also senior individual contributors.
  2. You can use the same management strategies for both senior managers and senior individual contributors.
  3. Focus on developing leadership in both roles by controlling the target and delegating the how.

Automate, Delegate, Eliminate

Perspectives • 9 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Identify tasks that can be automated, delegated, or eliminated to work more efficiently.
  2. When transitioning to a managerial role, focus on empowering and growing your team.
  3. Prioritize building leverage in your life by streamlining tasks and freeing up time.

Shadow Leave: How to Hand off Work

Patrick Auld: It Depends • 2 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Prepare before taking time off to avoid chaos. Let your team know you will be away and give them a chance to handle responsibilities.
  2. Creating a 'shadow leave' phase allows you to see where help is needed. This way, you can fix any issues before your break.
  3. Enjoying peace of mind is important. By preparing well, you can relax knowing your team can manage while you're away.

The delegation loop

Marcio Klepacz • 1 HN point • 02 Mar 23
💼 Business Delegation
  1. Delegating tasks is essential because time is limited and you can't do everything yourself.
  2. Delegate tasks that are specified, within your control, and align with your expectations.
  3. Delegation is key to scaling a company and achieving growth.