We live in an age where we have constant access to instant information on how a task is progressing.  Leaders have the ability to know the status of their team members at any time.  Unfortunately, we often see leaders abusing this access to information and creating greater burdens on their team members to provide status updates.

Instead, our assumption should be that the individual who has been given a task possess both the ability and the resources to carry out the task.  As leaders, we should strive to provide the trust and freedom for our team to accomplish the task. To do this takes trust and faith. To not do this creates a perception that we do not have trust and faith in our team members.

How do we do this?  In short, let them finish the task we gave them.  Provide your expectations at the beginning, ask for a follow up at the end, and ensure they know they can ask for updated guidance as they go along – without judgement.

Trust and faith in our team go a long way towards cultivating a healthy culture.  Trust your team to accomplish the task. In the long term, we’ll be happier with the results.