Suppose an employee comes to you after you have delegated an assignment and says,"We (the team)have a problem.Some people within the team are not trying,there is just no effort.What should I or the team do?" How should you reply?
A) "Gee, I am not sure. Let me think about it and I'll get back to you."
B) "Do you want me to talk to the group?"
C) "What do you think the team should do?"
D) "Well, I think I would penalize the team members somehow. What do you recommend?"

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By asking the team member what they think the team should do, you are encouraging them to take ownership and responsibility for the situation. This not only empowers them, but also promotes teamwork and collaboration. It also gives the opportunity for the team member to voice their concerns and suggestions, which can lead to a more effective and mutually agreeable solution. Option A delays the response and option D suggests penalizing before fully understanding the situation, which may not be the best approach. Option B could be appropriate, but it should be communicated as a suggestion to the team member rather than a directive.

Suppose an Employee Comes to You After You Have Delegated