7/26/2023 0 Comments Task coach alternative![]() ![]() Most managers haven’t been taught how to assess their style or shift their approach - many bring the best of intentions, but frankly, simply end up winging it.īut if they aren’t aware of it, most managers default to a single approach. Especially in the startup setting, manager training is often inadequate (if it even exists). In our experience, many managers stumble here because they lack the knowledge about what else to try. Great managers know they need to invest in the long game: building a team that is constantly growing, feels empowered to drive results, and reaches higher levels of performance. ![]() Managers are not solution vending machines. And their direct reports - instead of utilizing their talents and stretching their problem-solving skills - become dependent on their managers to do their jobs. They create a team culture in which they’re expected to have the answers. But over-relying on fixing constrains our ability to lead and robs our team members of growth opportunities.Īs a result, many managers get overwhelmed with responsibilities and burn out. “I know the answer, and I need to tell them,” we say to ourselves. Too often, managers feel the best way to add value is by fixing someone’s problem. While that’s common among managers, it’s not always optimal. How many times did you help your direct reports by trying to solve their problem? The answer is probably as many times as you met with them. Think about your typical week as a manager. Zhang is a former product leader at Dropbox and at Oscar Health, and is now an executive coach at Throughline and The Grand. She’s also an executive coach (formerly at Reboot.io) and previously the Head of Knowledge at First Round Capital. Hossain Choudhry is CEO at The Grand, a group coaching platform to support managers in making leadership decisions. This article is by Anita Hossain Choudhry and Mindy Zhang, who have coached hundreds of managers. ![]()
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