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How ‘snowplow managers’ can stunt your growth
- A 'snowplow manager' is likened to a proactive leader clearing obstacles for their team, hindering long-term growth.
- While appearing supportive, such managers can hinder employee development, critical thinking, and organizational success.
- Managers' overbearing interference can lead to micromanagement, hindering employees' learning processes.
- Continuous rescue from challenges prevents development of resilience and problem-solving skills in employees.
- Dependency on managers for solutions deprives employees of competence and confidence.
- When managers take all responsibility, it strips teams of accountability and weakens performance management.
- Identifying a snowplow culture includes over-reliance on managers for decisions and lack of independent thinking.
- Shifting from control to coaching is key to combatting snowplow management, promoting critical thinking.
- Managers should aim to cultivate leadership and empower independent thinkers by offering right support at the right time.
- Encouraging employees to think, decide, fail, and learn on their own is crucial for organizational growth and development.
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