Empowerment meansthat employees are actively involved in projects and participate in decisions, if they do not make them themselves. This increases employee motivation and strengthens self-responsible learning through new experiences.
Empowerment is the key to autonomous working & an "empowered" team.
What exactly is important? We have collected important points for you.
This applies within individual teams, between managers and their teams, but also to upper management levels. For a successful feedback and communication culture, it makes sense to establish routines and processes. These should also be clear and understandable for everyone.
In order to establish a feeling of trust in the company, it is essential to communicate openly. This includes all areas. Strategic measures, company values, market shares, the general situation of the company - this is especially true in times of crisis!
Because: Information creates a foundation of trust. It enablesyour team to act independently and responsibly.
-> Caution: Possible excessive demands must be avoided! A team cannot be overwhelmed with new responsibilities overnight. This process should take place step by step.
-> Involve team members in the process:
The empowerment process is in full swing, which means that the team can also be involved in the change. What are the employees' wishes, expectations and concerns?
Are these issues being handled with care? Does this approach help to ensure that your employees never feel left alone or overwhelmed?
Letting go is a real art - especially when it comes to virtual leadership.
On the one hand, you should empower your employees, i.e. gradually transfer responsibility to them using different methods. On the other hand, you also need to learn to work on yourself and trust in the self-organization of your team.
Our tip for this:
Try not to get too involved in operational business. Instead, focus on strategic tasks and the further development of your own area of work as a manager. This will allow you to act one hundred percent in the interests of your employees and at the same time move the company forward efficiently.
Are you plagued by the fear of losing control? That's very understandable. Motivate yourself to overcome these worries and always keep in mind that digital working simply gives you less insight into the day-to-day work of your individual team members.
From strategies for digital moderation to solutions for clear communication and empowerment in the network, our offer includes everything you need to create a new way of working together on a digital level.
