Have you ever said, Just assign it to me and I will do it.? This is the classic mistake for a project manager. I like to view a project manager as the captain of a ship. The captain does not set the sails or turn the wheel. Their job is to make sure that the ship, its crew and cargo arrive safely at the destination. When the storm comes everyone turns to the captain for leadership and direction. This is accomplished by requiring the crew (or team) to do their jobs.
If you start to do the work of the team then you are causing two problems both are fatal. The first problem is that you diminish your authority because you cannot get the team member to perform. The second problem is that the rest of the team will default their problems to you, instead of finding a way to solve them. Both of these problems will cause the project to fail and it will be your fault.
So, what should you do? Ask the magic question… "What do you need to help you complete this task?
A manager does not do things, they make sure things get done.
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