Your team is struggling to understand delegated tasks. How can you guide them without micromanaging?

According to Blanchard's Situational Leadership Theory, the key is adapting your leadership style based on the team's development level. If your team is struggling with delegated tasks, they may need coaching (high support, high direction) rather than just delegating. Guide them by providing clarity, offering support, and checking in on progress without hovering. Focus on building their confidence and skills until they can handle the tasks independently. This way, you support without micromanaging.

Para guiar sin microgestionar, un buen líder debe: Clarificar objetivos: Explicar claramente el propósito de la tarea y el impacto que tiene. Delegar con autonomía: Definir los resultados esperados, pero dejar libertad para ejecutar. Establecer puntos de control: Revisar el progreso en momentos clave sin intervenir en exceso. Fomentar confianza: Crear un ambiente donde el equipo pueda hacer preguntas y aprender de los errores. Dar retroalimentación constructiva: Reconocer logros y sugerir mejoras al final de etapas clave. Esto fomenta autonomía y crecimiento del equipo sin caer en la microgestión.

In this situation, you should take experience and training into account - as each team member may have different aptitudes and understanding of the problems being presented. Begin with an open dialog to understand where the gap is communication is, and evaluate whether additional training or mentorship is required. Engage in interactive on-the-job training to guide the employee in the right direction so they can gain a better understanding of the expectations for misunderstood projects and requirements.