Many organizations are facing challenges that require more flexibility, faster decision-making, and enhanced collaboration across different departments, units, or even functions. The University of Minnesota is no exception.
Accountability is a cornerstone for fostering success, whether in the classroom, the lab, the clinic, the office, and everywhere else work and learning happens. At its core, accountability is the connection between actions, or the lack thereof, and concrete consequences, whether positive or negative.
The ability to effectively delegate is a crucial skill for supervisors, potentially enhancing productivity and fostering team growth experiences. It goes beyond task assignment, involving a deliberate process of empowering individuals with specific responsibilities. Effective delegation requires time, commitment, and a well-thought-out approach. This month’s issue explores why you might be hesitant to delegate and delegation best practices.
The new year comes with resolutions to change habits to meet personal goals. With a new semester on the horizon, your team might want or need to implement some changes too.
Brandon Sullivan, PhD, Senior Director of Leadership and Talent Development in the Office of Human Resources, shares some suggestions for applying these concepts during the pandemic, and answers some of the questions that webinar participants posed.
