A middle manager Suresh in a manufacturing firm was micromanaging his team, leading to frustration, reduced team creativity and team members were not developing & growing.
He needed to build trust in his team and shift focus to strategic priorities.
Coaching sessions identified his fear of losing control as the root cause. He also feared that his team would make mistakes which will bring him embarrassment, actually he was a perfectionist who was very fearful of mistakes and failures. He was coached on his limiting beliefs of being uncomfortable with mistakes and then on delegation techniques, trust-building activities, and setting measurable goals.
Team productivity increased by 20%, and team relationship score grew 25% and the manager gained more time to focus on long-term strategy, relationship building and helping his team grow. Team members reported feeling empowered and motivated.
Delegating responsibilities not only freed up his time but also enhanced team performance. He now sees empowerment as a key leadership trait.
