Manage This - The Project Management Podcast Episode 228 – Empowering Teams: The Smart Way to Get the Job Done
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Jul 1, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Kevin Torf, a seasoned IT leader with over 40 years of experience, shares his insights on team empowerment and productivity. He explains how shifting from policing to enabling accountability fosters ownership. Kevin contrasts 'pull' versus 'push' methods for gaining team commitment and emphasizes the importance of coaching and collaboration. He also discusses sustaining empowerment throughout projects, recognizing disengagement, and the value of negotiation. Lastly, he highlights learning from failure and protecting team members from burnout.
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Use Pull Not Push For Deadlines
- Ask the team how long tasks will take instead of imposing deadlines on them.
- Make commitments come from the team so they take ownership and become more responsible.
Teamwork Beats Star Power
- Teams that collaborate and know their roles beat teams with only star talent.
- Coaching and mentoring produce sustained productivity and better outcomes.
Sustain Empowerment With Small Wins
- Celebrate small wins and keep the environment free of distractions to sustain empowerment.
- Coach the team and protect their focus so success builds momentum.
