Giving Leadership Away

Key Features

19 minute VHS or DVD video
preview available in VHS format only
video purchase includes a 28-page Leader's Guide

The first reaction of most new leaders is to take on more work-it’s a natural reflex. How else can they be sure their project gets done right? But the more the leader takes on, the less motivated the team members become.

The greatest challenge for team leaders is to let go of their work. The leader’s job is to provide the tools, motivation and direction the team members need to do the work itself. Unfortunately, many leaders get no formal training in running a team. Giving Leadership Away can help both new and experienced leaders take on that challenge.

In this video, a newly promoted team leader learns that giving leadership away is not as easy as it seems. Used to making decisions for the team. Inadvertently preventing them from doing their jobs. And when he does try to share responsibility, team members are not always willing or able to take on the task.

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The solution comes surprisingly from a jar of Legos and some unconventional advice. They provide this new leader with the direction he needs to begin sharing leadership and fostering everyone’s potential.

Ideal Training For:

• Team Leaders
• Team Members
• Managers & Supervisors

Key Training Points:

1. Establish Common Goals

• Set goals as a group
• Encourage everyone to contribute

2. Allow People To Do Their Jobs

• Avoid interfering with work people can do on their own
• Encourage people to make their own decisions<
• Support self-reliance

3. Agree On Levels Of Responsibility

• Establish levels of responsibility based on each persons abilities
• Gain commitment to carry out the responsibilities
• Build people’s confidence in their own abilities

4. Hold Individuals Accountable

• Don’t allow people to shirk agreed-upon responsibilities
• Point out problems which need to be addressed
• Support people in solving problems on their own

5. Keep Team Focused On Goals

• Do not allow individuals to veer off track
• Provide support and motivation for staying in line with goals