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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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A few years back, I only viewed delegation as a way to offload less critical tasks and free up time to focus on more strategic work.
Coupled with the fear of losing control and the need to be in the driving seat, I rarely delegated.
My perspective on delegation was quite self-centered. I only did it when it benefited me.
This mindset hindered my mental health, my team's growth, and the organization's overall performance.
I completely missed the bigger purpose.
Delegation is an incredible tool for helping people grow.
Delegating is gifting someone with the opportunity to learn how to:
- interact with different parts of the organization
- tackle and overcome unusual challenges
- communicate progress clearly
- seek help and support
In a few words, I started considering delegation as a coaching tool.
Stay tuned for my next posts, where I'll share insights on what to delegate and how to delegate effectively!
