¿Do you think that the best way to act as a servant leader is to directly remove the impediments that may arise in the project, or to show the project team how to remove them themselves? Saving Changes...
The latter (you are teaching them how to fish...) but as usual there are exceptions where the leader might need to actively step in to eliminate an impediment.
Kiron
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May 17, 2022 1:57 PM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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Thanks for your answer Kiron, it is a good consideration
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Both, depending on the situation.
It is a balance looking at people development and project progress. People development needs a long view and requires to maintain trust.
Project progress can take a hit, if you are confident, the people and you can recover. Again a matter of trust.
No trust, no servant leadership.
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May 17, 2022 1:58 PM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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Thanks for your answer Thomas, it is a good consideration
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I think the definition to be a servant leadership is "to internalize" that you are doing well if the others are doing well, where it does mean that you can help people to improve theirself and advance in their life.
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May 17, 2022 1:58 PM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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Thanks for your answer Sergio, it is a good consideration
I do agree with Kiron. Sergio made a valid point as well. Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Leadership--whether servant, collaborative or otherwise--is about providing people with a safe and supportive environment for them to learn and grow. Removing the obstacles yourself addresses the first part but not the second part.
Sometimes we talk about "protecting the team". We have to be careful that we do not become mother-hens, shielding our "children" from the real world.
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May 17, 2022 1:59 PM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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Thanks for your answer Stéphane, it is a good consideration
The latter (you are teaching them how to fish...) but as usual there are exceptions where the leader might need to actively step in to eliminate an impediment.
Kiron
Thanks for your answer Kiron, it is a good consideration Saving Changes...
It is a balance looking at people development and project progress. People development needs a long view and requires to maintain trust.
Project progress can take a hit, if you are confident, the people and you can recover. Again a matter of trust.
No trust, no servant leadership.
Thanks for your answer Thomas, it is a good consideration Saving Changes...
I think the definition to be a servant leadership is "to internalize" that you are doing well if the others are doing well, where it does mean that you can help people to improve theirself and advance in their life.
Thanks for your answer Sergio, it is a good consideration Saving Changes...
Leadership--whether servant, collaborative or otherwise--is about providing people with a safe and supportive environment for them to learn and grow. Removing the obstacles yourself addresses the first part but not the second part.
Sometimes we talk about "protecting the team". We have to be careful that we do not become mother-hens, shielding our "children" from the real world.
Thanks for your answer Stéphane, it is a good consideration Saving Changes...
