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The Role of a Manager in Decision-Making

Albert BarraMay 21, 2022 · 1 min read
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How can managers add value to decision-making without imposing their own views? Discover why asking the right questions is more effective than giving orders.

The Role of a Manager in Decision-Making
Most managers in our sector believe that their team will see them as weak if they struggle to make a decision, even if they do not have the technical knowledge to do so. That is when managers sometimes make a decision because they believe it is their job. Big mistake. If you have two technicians, each with a different method for solving a problem, you may not know which method is technically the best. So, how do you make the decision? A manager does not add value by telling their team what to do. They add value by asking questions.
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