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Management is not about asking people to do stuff

Great article by Steven Sinofsky on how managers can often misunderstand their role in things (and how to fix it).

Managers tend to think the team needs leadership, control, and accountability. The team thinks managers are there to provide support, resources, and air cover to increase focus/reduce distractions. No one has the wrong intentions but ultimately managers are asking people to do things they would not otherwise do.

Original Link: https://medium.learningbyshipping.com/management-is-not-about-asking-people-to-do-stuff-88f105c61838


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