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QC#37: Obsessing over details vs. delegating

Aug 16, 2023

The podcast discusses the challenges of delegation vs. obsessing over details in management. They explore different management styles and question the 'public wisdom' on management. The speakers admit to struggling with delegation and emphasize the importance of hiring the right people and providing necessary resources.

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Quick takeaways

Delegating tasks effectively requires open communication and providing context to team members.

Building trusting relationships allows managers to give guidance without being perceived as micromanagers.

Deep dives

The Challenge of Delegating Tasks

Delegating tasks can be challenging, as finding the right person for the job and trusting them to execute it effectively is crucial.

Introduction

2min

Sleep Interruptions and Pat's Meetup

4min

The Power of Retreats and Entrepreneurial Inspiration

2min

Striking the Balance: Obsessing Over Details vs. Delegating

2min

Balancing Delegation and Obsession over Details

16min

In this week’s Quick Coffee, we are taking time to chat about a topic relevant for everyone managing other people in a project or company: Delegation vs. focusing on every detail. We speak about the challenges we have had ourselves with becoming strong at delegating within the team’s we have built, while still staying in control of the details that fundamentally matter to a company or product. How can you become strong at delegating? What is important when it comes to communication? And when not to delegate? Grab a coffee and listen in!

Our episode overview

(00:00:00) Intro to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat

(00:02:30) Quick chat about “Pat’s Yearly Meetup”

(00:07:45) Kickoff for our topic: Different styles of management and leadership

(00:09:30) Defining delegation, micromanagement and obsession over details

(00:12:00) The “public wisdom” of what you need to be as a manager

(00:16:05) Specific guidance for people managers and the conflict between micromanagement and obsession over details

(00:24:33) Wrapup and see you next week

Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc.

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