This can take very little time and will pay dividends if you make it a habit. Call someone… and ask a question;
Do you want to do this?
Is it clear what is required?
Can you do this?
Do you have time to do this?
Throwing spaghetti at the wall supposedly tells you when it’s done. Throwing tasks at people doesn’t always work. Make sure your people are engaged. This goes for suppliers and service providers too.
Your team is made up of human beings, that is ‘feeling beings that think’. Make sure after you’ve planned something you give people space to confirm they are on board and they can do the job. That they are comfortable. That they don’t have any major concerns. For everyday tasks this isn’t as important and can usually be skipped, but for anything new or challenging it’s important to set up properly by making sure you have buy-in from those who will actually be doing the work for you.
People are reluctant to complain or raise issues often and you may find out something absolutely that is essential for you to know if you give people permission to speak up. They might assume you know about something and take this opportunity to confirm it with you, when it’s actually news to you.
‘Role Alignment’ is part of the 3rd level of the “Fix This Next” methodology, ORDER.
You can also alleviate any concerns or fears they have about the work. If you've got good people, they will be concerned about doing a good job for you and getting it right.
Throwing tasks at people and hoping they will stick is not good practice. Make sure your team is clear on what’s required and that they are engaged.
