SESSION 3:
Empowering
Empowering leaders is essential to create a thriving workplace environment. It promotes a culture of respect and trust by enabling leaders to work autonomously. Taking
ownership of their work and their team's work can be intimidating but knowing that you are cheering them on can lead to increased motivation and assurance they are on
the right track.
Brainstorm
Harness
Obstacles
Use this space to brainstorm together what empowerment looks like in your workplace. Is that allowing people of all titles to make big decisions? Is it allowing others to take the lead on large
projects? Do not let those two examples limit your version of what empowerment looks like, explore thought and dig deep!
Use this space to determine how you can harness empowerment strategically. For example, if I empower my team to make decisions without me on X project, it could yield a better outcome. If I
empower Ken to supervise our intern they might feel greater engagement with the organization.
Use this space to explore obstacles that may get in the way of empowering others. Empowering is often one of the most challenging skills to hone because that also means letting go of control.
What feelings or more physical things could hinder empowerment? What things can we do when we experience those obstacles?
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