Alastair Wallace explains why vague briefings tank team results. Be crystal-clear about the what and why when delegating, then let the person figure out the how. Knowing whether you're digging a hole for water or burying a body changes everything.
How often do you get exactly the results you want from your team members? Not enough, am I right? And if getting a less than optimal result starts to happen a lot, you feel bad, they feel bad, your results start to suffer. When you're briefing someone about a task or delegated activity, the hack here is to be super specific about the what and the why. If I asked you to dig a hole, you'd want to know what it's for, right? Your commitment might be different If I told you it was to find drinking water or to bury a body, you can get your team member involved in the how to give them some control and buy into getting the task done. They'll probably have some great ideas and you can use the conversation as a learning opportunity. A clear what and why are important when briefing anyone about what you want. Get them involved in the how for great engagement and success. Let's do this. P.S. Please don't kill anyone.
