How Layers of Management Can Lead to Manager Failure
Are you struggling with managing multiple layers of people while trying to maintain productivity in your organization? On this episode of The Leadership Hustle, Andrea and Michelle discuss the challenges of adding layers to management, and how they can cause managers to fail. They also emphasize the importance of optimizing time management, effective delegation, and questioning existing habits to maximize productivity. Tune in today and discover invaluable insights that will help your organization succeed!
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Is Having Layers of Management Hurting Your Business?
Have you ever stopped to wonder how the layers of management are hurting your business? Believe it or not, some management roles can be wasting your organization’s time and money and slowing down processes for customer satisfaction. Is this happening to you? In this Leadership Hustle podcast episode, Andrea Fredrickson and Michelle Hill discuss why having ineffective management layers can decrease productivity in your business.
The Problem with Layers of Management
Adding more levels of management in a company can sometimes cause more problems. Why Because every new level means more time spent on things like reading emails, going to meetings, and other tasks that take time away from the day.
This is a problem because it takes a toll on the performance of people who work directly with our customers. These are the people who need to meet our customers' expectations. But how can they do this if we're not giving them the space and time to do so? The question we need to ask is: how can we keep effective management without spending too much time from the people in our organization?
Solving the Layers of Management Problems
So, how can we help managers spend less time doing coaching and not interfere with our agent’s high-priority activities?
Clear Expectations
It's crucial that managers are clear about their roles and responsibilities. Every person in your team should have a well-defined task that aligns with their skills and competencies. Managers need to be performing the tasks they're supposed to do, not just those they feel they should be doing; if they have no clear guidelines, they can spend unnecessary time on tasks that aren’t necessary.
Developing Your People
Effective delegation is a key aspect of successful management. By assigning tasks to team members based on their strengths and areas of expertise, managers not only free up their own time but also promote learning and development within the team. This approach enhances productivity, reduces time processes, and fosters a sense of ownership among team members.
Questioning the Status Quo
It's important to regularly reassess the necessity and effectiveness of routine activities. For instance, if daily meetings are consuming too much time without adding substantial value, it might be with questioning the recurrence of that meeting. Asking the right questions can lead to valuable insights and help free up time for more critical tasks.
Evaluating Layers of Management
Each layer of management should add value to the organization, not create confusion. Too many layers can slow down decision-making processes and hinder communication. Assess whether each layer is necessary and contributes to effective management.
Are You Adding Value?
Managers should always aim to add value to those they lead. This can be achieved by providing guidance, fostering a positive working environment, recognizing achievements, and supporting professional growth. If a manager's role isn't adding value and is just taking unnecessary time, it may be time to reconsider its necessity or redefine its functions. By asking the right questions and having clear roles, you can avoid extra layers of management that will just hurt your overall business performance.
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About the Hosts
Andrea Fredrickson
Andrea Fredrickson is a thought leader and consultant at Revela, an organization based in Omaha, Nebraska specializing in the development of leaders, culture alignment, and business strategy for private and family businesses of all sizes. Revela is one of the region's most experienced thought challengers, helping individuals and companies find their greatness. Andrea has built an amazing team by believing that fundamentally people want to be successful and become better versions of themselves.
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Andrea has degrees in education, management, and business. She is the author of Insight Unseen; How to lead with 20/20 business vision. She helps people see things differently, self-reflect, and never stop looking for ways to improve themselves on a personal and professional level. Andrea has spent more than 30 years researching and developing methods to help people communicate and lead more effectively.
When Andrea isn’t working with clients, you’ll find her spending time with her family & friends and making memories by exploring new cities.
Michelle Hill
Michelle Hill is a master facilitator and coach at Revela, an organization specializing in the development of leaders and aligning the culture of privately held and family businesses of all sizes. Revela is one of the region's most experienced thought challengers, helping individuals and companies find their greatness.
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An ambitious leader, Michelle has the natural ability to create forward momentum to build teams and get results. She inspires others to look within themselves and to challenge the status quo. She helps create high-performing environments. Michelle brings a diverse background: operations, employee development, and sales in the steel, hospitality, and consulting industries.
Outside of work, you will see her competitive side engaged in her daughter’s sports and ISU athletics. She loves life, her four-legged companions, and captures all the moments through her camera’s lens.
TRANSCRIPT
Andrea Frederickson: Have you stopped to think about adding layers to your organization and how that is costing you money? In this episode of The Leadership Hustle, we're going to talk about the layers that you add and the support staff that you add to the company, and how it is costing you time and money from delivering on your promises. Hello and welcome to the Leadership Hustle. For executives whose companies are growing fast and need leaders who are ready.