Define clear expectations and outcomes; then let us work.
People want freedom and flexibility, but too much autonomy can be crippling.
Remember, almost everything in our lives has been outlined for us up until this point.
We enter the workforce after being told exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. It can be a shock for people to learn the real world doesn’t operate in syllabuses and semesters.
At the same time, we loathe the idea of being micro-managed. How do you find the balance?
Set clear expectations, tell us what outcomes we’re responsible for producing, and then let us work.
People can quickly become frustrated when it’s unclear if we’re doing a good job, but we don’t want you to hold our hands. Clarity creates the focus we need to accomplish our goals.
Flexibility allows us to use our creativity to find a new way to accomplish them. -
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