Unleashing the Power of Secondary Leadership: The Unsung Heroes in a General Manager's Team
Picture this: you're a General Manager, and on any given day, you're juggling a million assignments, meetings, and responsibilities. Sound familiar? Buckle up, because we are about to dive into the potential benefits of secondary leadership in management. You might want to grab some popcorn for this! (Just kidding! Or am I?)
Tap Into Potential
General managers are known to often wear many hats - from operations and sales to human resources, they have to manage it all. But, at the end of the day, even superheroes need sidekicks, right? That’s where the secondary leadership comes into the picture. It refers to identifying and nurturing talented individuals within the team to take on leadership roles in smaller, domain-specific areas. Science says it, not me! A study conducted by Harvard Business Review indicates that secondary leadership can improve job satisfaction and improve productivity by up to 30%.
Empower, Delegate, and Thrive
Sharing responsibilities can help the general manager to focus on strategic actions rather than getting tied down by operational tasks. Delegating responsibility not only empowers your team but also helps you use your time more efficiently. Albert Einstein probably wasn't a general manager in his past life, but he did say, 'I never do anything I can get someone else to do.' Wise man, wasn't he?
Establish a Runway for Success
Establishing a secondary leadership model for your team sets a clear path for career growth within your organization. It encourages team members to work towards attaining leadership roles, increase employee engagement and decrease turnover. According to Forbes, organizations with engaged employees outperform those without by staggering 202%! Haven't I been saying that for a while now? Maybe they heard it from me.
How to Implement Secondary Leadership?
It's not as overwhelming as it sounds. Begin by identifying your team's strengths, then delegate responsibilities accordingly. Encourage and provide constructive feedback. Leading is about learning, not just managing. So, dust off your mentor hat and teach your secondary leaders to shine. Nikola Tesla once said, 'I don't care that they stole my idea. I care that they don't have any of their own.' Be Tesla! Give your ideas and watch them grow in the hands of your team.
It's a Wrap!
In conclusion (yeah, we finally made it), the concept of secondary leadership has always been there. It's the open secret we've all known but not always implemented. As a general manager, it's time for you to tap into this untapped resource. Remember, the endgame is to enhance efficiency and team productivity. And that’s a mic drop for today folks! (Don't worry, it wasn't a real mic.)
References:
1. Harvard Business Review: The Power of Secondary Leaders.
2. Forbes: The Importance of Employee Engagement.
