From the course: How to Set Up Your Team for Scale
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Developing internal leadership
From the course: How to Set Up Your Team for Scale
Developing internal leadership
- Nurturing leadership is essential for scalability as it enables the team to operate autonomously and adapt to changing needs. Plus, you won't have to have all the answers. First, provide opportunities for leadership. You can directly recognize the diverse opportunities for your team to act as leaders in various capacities, whether it's leading cross-functional projects, taking on rotating tasks, or mentoring junior colleagues. These opportunities allow individuals to develop leadership skills, gain experience, and showcase their potential. Second, delegate representation in meetings. Pre-selecting members to represent you in meetings relevant to their expertise or interests, it builds confidence, fosters a sense of ownership, and allows them to demonstrate leadership skills in a professional setting. For me, not only do I delegate team members to represent me in meetings, I also bring them along to non-confidential meetings I attend. This gives them a window to observe how leaders…
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