Delegating intelligently and developing leadership strengthens business growth

One of the biggest obstacles to the growth of small and medium-sized companies is the attempt of the entrepreneur to maintain absolute control over all decisions and processes. Although direct involvement in operations seems to be a sign of commitment, this centralization compromises the scalability of the business and exhausts the time of the manager. To expand with consistency, it is essential that leaders learn to delegate with discretion and build teams prepared to assume responsibilities with autonomy.

According to Samuel Modesto, business management specialist and business mentor, knowing what to delegate and how to delegate is a strategic skill. “This does not mean that the manager is giving up control, but rather creating an intelligent system where each person contributes their best. The entrepreneur needs to leave the operational and take on his role as growth leader”, he evaluates.

Delegating is not abdicating: it is directing clearly

The first step to an effective delegation is to identify which tasks really require the look of the entrepreneur and which can be passed on safely. The management of internal processes, routine attendance or the execution of operational tasks are clear examples of activities that can & should & should & should & should be performed by other people. “The most common mistake is to think that no one does as well as the owner. This thought limits business growth and generates” overload, comments Modesto.

However, delegating does not mean transferring a task and disappearing. It is necessary to provide guidance, monitor the results and be available to support the team. “The difference between delegating and abandoning is the ongoing responsibility. The leader must remain present, following indicators and providing” feedback, the expert points out.

Environments that foster leadership create stronger businesses

In addition to the technique, the environment also needs to be favorable. Companies that want more autonomous teams must build a culture of trust, where employees feel safe to make decisions, suggest solutions and make mistakes when necessary. According to Modesto, empowerment does not happen by decree, but by the way leadership conducts day to day.

“Companies that strengthen their internal leadership, invest in clear communication and value the opinion of teams create an ecosystem where collective growth is inevitable. When the employee realizes that he has space and support, he starts to act with more responsibility and initiative”, he highlights.

For the expert, freeing the entrepreneur from operational tasks and strengthening the performance of the team leaves the company less dependent on a single person to function, in addition to maximizing the speed and capacity for innovation.“Scalar requires prepared leaders and protagonists collaborators. Only then the entrepreneur can focus on where it really makes a difference: in the future of the business”, concludes Modesto.