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Great managers know how to set up their people for success – by giving them the power to perform at their best.
And the most valuable team members do this too, helping to inspire, support and empower those around them.
But there are some big dos and don'ts of empowerment. Can you judge what's going to work for the individuals on your team? And are you confident to make everyone feel energized, equipped, and eager to stretch themselves (without just throwing them in at the deep end!)?
We tackle these questions and more in this episode of Pain Points. So, whether you're a manager or team member, prepare yourself for a professional power-up!
Talking points include:
- What does empowerment mean? Why is it important?
- When have we felt empowered in the workplace?
- And when have we felt powerless?
- What can managers do to empower their people?
- How can the rest of the team play their part?
Useful Mind Tools Resources
Empowering Employees (Skill Bite Coached Course)
A Tale of Empowerment (Animated Video)
Pink's Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose Framework (Article)
What Is an Empowered Team? (Article)
Top Tips for Empowering Your Team (Article)
Research Discussed
Empowerment: An Introduction (Salge, Glackin & Polani)
The "Help or Hinder" Topical News Story
Drum kits and kombucha: how some Australian firms are enticing Gen Z back into the office from The Guardian
