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My name is Mauro Bagnato and for over 15 years I have been leading tech organizations.
When I first stepped into leadership, I believed technical expertise was the key to being an effective leader. However, I quickly learned that organizations are living and complex systems and that leading them demands much more than just technical know-how. I believe that curiosity is at the heart of effective leadership. This is what fuels learning and experimentation, both crucial for continuous improvement. This blog aims to explore engineering leadership in all its aspects and to provide insights in a tangible and pragmatic manner. It will also be a space where I will share insights, reflections, and personal takeaways from books, podcasts, and articles that influenced and keep influencing my journey.
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How do you delegate?
In my latest post, I focused on WHAT to delegate, and my key message was:
👉 Delegate the problem, not the solution. 👈
This approach boosts your team's learning, empowerment, and creativity, but also brings challenges like:
➡ Increased risk of failure
➡ Increased stress and frustration for task owners.
Therefore, learning HOW to effectively delegate is crucial.
Based on my experience, effective delegation involves 4 steps:
1️. Define success. Clearly outline what success looks like and the metrics for measuring it.
2️. Identify boundaries. Communicate any constraints early on to shape the solution appropriately.
3️. Foster autonomy. Within the boundaries provided, allow for full autonomy to empower the team and increase the sense of ownership.
4️. Stay involved. Delegation is more than handing off tasks. Be available for your team and offer continuous mentoring and coaching through regular checking, follow-ups, etc.
