[16]Stretch Your Team—Always
HOW OFTEN have you said, “It’s just easier to do things myself?” In reality, most of us have spent the extra hours doing a task ourselves, believing it would get done more quickly and efficiently that way. However, if you look around, there are probably people willing to take on more work. These are team members who want to take their experiences and skills to the next level. Slowly opening the door for them to help you accomplish everything on your plate is a great way to develop those around you. If you do not have the time, explain projects in small steps or schedule a time to explain the project thoroughly.
In other words, develop those around you by offering “stretch assignments.” At any given time, all team ...
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