In How to lead in the age of self-directedness (Training Journal, 13 May 2021) Stephen Manley says that the days of command and control are gone.

“The current business situation is creating a new generation of self-directed employees; employees exhibiting greater-than-ever levels of self-determination. They have little other choice. The rise of the remote working environment means that they must be able to regulate their own actions and behaviours to achieve their goals. There’s a very widespread shift taking place from relying on external motivators to internal drivers. But what does this mean for leaders? It means that the traditional definition of leadership no longer aligns fully with the current business landscape. Your team still needs a strong leader, but your employees no longer need to be told what to do and even how to do it.”

QUESTION:
How are you helping managers to move away from a command-and-control model of management and support self-directed employees?

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In section 10 – Inspire modern managers – of MWL 2021, we look at the new role of the manager in the modern workplace.

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