Common Mistakes Made By Newly Promoted Leaders
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses a common leadership challenge where leaders feel compelled to solve every problem their team members bring to them, leading to inefficiency and dependency. Instead, it advocates for a leadership style where leaders encourage team members to collaborate and find solutions together. By checking in with the team and facilitating discussions rather than taking on all the problems themselves, leaders can foster independence and more efficient problem-solving, ultimately creating a more effective and satisfied team.
Takeaways
- π§ Brandon faces a challenge with his lathe, as it cannot cut the required 30Β° angle without significant adjustments.
- β° Making the necessary adjustments to the lathe would require about two hours of overtime.
- π To avoid overtime, Brandon suggests cutting the flange at 25Β°, which could still work.
- π€ A colleague points out that if Brandon cuts the flange at 25Β° and another part is milled at 70Β°, the system won't seal properly.
- π The team discusses the possibility of using a 65Β° angle instead to stay within the 5% variance allowed in the specifications.
- π‘ The decision to allow a 5Β° variance could lead to a 2 mm gap, potentially causing a three to five-day downtime.
- π₯ The script highlights the importance of involving the entire team in problem-solving rather than allowing one person to make decisions alone.
- π Allowing employees to rely on a single leader for decisions can lead to inefficiency and a lack of personal growth among the team.
- π The script emphasizes the need for leaders to guide their team in solving problems independently, fostering growth and efficiency.
- π¬ Regular check-ins and communication with the team can prevent issues from escalating and help maintain workflow.
Q & A
What problem does Brandon initially bring up in the conversation?
-Brandon's problem is that his machine cannot cut a flange at a 30Β° angle. Adjusting it to do so would require about two hours of overtime.
How does Brandon suggest resolving the issue with the flange angle?
-Brandon suggests cutting the flange at a 25Β° angle instead, thinking that it will work without causing significant problems.
Why does the supervisor initially agree to Brandon's suggestion?
-The supervisor agrees to Brandon's suggestion because it would avoid the two hours of overtime required to retool the machine for a 30Β° cut, and there is a 5Β° variance allowed in the specifications.
What issue arises after the supervisor approves the change to a 25Β° flange?
-Another team member points out that if the flange is cut at 25Β° and another part is milled at 70Β°, the system won't seal properly, leading to a potential 2mm gap and several days of downtime.
What leadership mistake is highlighted in the script when dealing with the problem?
-The leadership mistake highlighted is the tendency for leaders to take on all problems themselves, which can create a codependent relationship where employees rely on the leader for all solutions instead of solving problems independently.
What alternative leadership approach is suggested in the script?
-The script suggests an alternative leadership approach where leaders position themselves around the edge of the group, checking in with team members regularly to support them in solving problems rather than taking on the issues themselves.
How does the supervisor implement the suggested leadership approach in the script?
-The supervisor gathers the team members involved, discusses the problem collaboratively, and encourages them to come up with a solution together, which results in a more efficient resolution.
What final solution is proposed by the team to solve the flange cutting issue?
-The team proposes that another member helps Brandon retool the machine, which will allow them to complete the job without causing downtime or other complications.
What is the broader lesson on leadership that the script aims to convey?
-The broader lesson is that effective leadership involves empowering team members to solve problems themselves, which can lead to better outcomes and more capable, independent employees.
Why is it important for leaders to avoid taking on all problems themselves, according to the script?
-It's important because if leaders take on all problems, it can lead to them feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled, while their team members may become less capable and more dependent on the leader for solutions.
Outlines
π€ Adjusting the Flange Angle: A Complicated Decision
In this segment, a worker faces a challenge with his machine, which cannot cut a flange at the required 30-degree angle. He suggests cutting it at 25 degrees instead, thinking it will be sufficient. However, this decision triggers a series of concerns, as it could lead to a misalignment with other parts of the system, potentially causing significant downtime. The worker's decision is questioned as it could create a 2mm gap that would require retooling and cause three to five days of downtime. The scene highlights the complexities and interdependencies in manufacturing processes and the consequences of small changes in specifications.
π¨ The Leadership Trap: Over-Reliance on the Leader
This paragraph discusses a leadership pitfall where leaders allow themselves to become the go-to problem-solvers for their team. The narrative illustrates how constantly solving problems for employees can create a dependency, preventing them from developing their problem-solving skills. It emphasizes the importance of empowering team members to resolve their issues independently rather than fostering a cycle where the leader is burdened with all the problems, leading to dissatisfaction and inefficiency.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Leadership Traps
π‘Problem-Solving
π‘Overtime
π‘Flange
π‘5% Variance
π‘Codependency
π‘Retooling
π‘Team Collaboration
π‘Downtime
π‘Empowerment
Highlights
The worker cannot cut a 30Β° flange due to machine limitations, and suggests cutting it at 25Β° instead to save time.
A 25Β° flange will not work with the rest of the system, leading to improper sealing.
The supervisor allows a 5Β° variance, suggesting a 65Β° cut to accommodate the 25Β° flange.
The change in angle will create a 2mm gap, leading to significant downtime for retooling.
Leaders should avoid solving all problems themselves to prevent creating a codependent relationship with their team.
Leaders should check in with their team regularly, rather than positioning themselves as the sole problem solver.
Brandon faces an issue with his lathe, which would require two hours of overtime to fix if the 30Β° angle is maintained.
The team collaborates to find a solution, considering retooling and potential impacts on other sections.
Another worker suggests adjusting the match to accommodate Brandon's issue, but this would disrupt other processes.
The team decides that helping Brandon with the retooling would be the most efficient solution.
Effective leadership involves balancing technical decisions with broader impacts on the team and operations.
Leaders should encourage team collaboration to solve problems, rather than taking on all responsibilities themselves.
Checking in with employees informally helps build relationships and reduces the likelihood of issues being escalated unnecessarily.
Leaders should guide their teams to solve problems independently, which fosters growth and efficiency.
The importance of maintaining clear communication and considering all variables in decision-making is highlighted.
Transcripts
hey boss got a problem that flange is
supposed to be 30Β° H my machine can't
cut that High I mean seriously if I I
adjusted it it would take probably about
two hours overtime I I just can't do
that today I think a 25 degree flange is
going to work so why don't you do this
why don't you cut it at 25Β° and then
I'll just I'll make the change to the
order and that shouldn't be a problem
awesome thank you great no problem no
problem hey Brandon just told me that uh
he's cutting those flanges at 25 degrees
Yeah I just I I just gave him the
go-ahead for that because it wasn't
going to work for him okay well if he's
cutting at 25Β° and I'm Milling at 70Β°
the whole system isn't going to seal
properly no I don't here's what you
do we've got a five we got 5% to play
with right mhm so do it at 65 65Β° and
you should be
okay okay that's all yeah all
right hey did you give those guys
permission to change the angles of their
parts yeah Brandon had a problem with
his lathe all right he couldn't make the
angle so I check the specs there's a 5Β°
variance that were allowed and it was
going to be 2 hours of overtime to
retool his whole athe so I thought we'll
take that 5% that that 5Β° and we'll
incorporate that into what we're doing
and we'll save time yeah well that 5%
that's going to leave a 2 mm Gap at my
end and then we're going to have to
retool the entire section to fit you're
looking at oh three to five days
downtime I hadn't thought about that is
let's say that these circles represent
the workers that we have to work
with in our work
group if we go into one of the
leadership traps what we end up doing is
we have these people running at us
constantly bringing us problems to solve
the reality is though if I take a
problem here from Keith and he gives me
a problem so now I've got one problem
and then I I continue going around and
all of a sudden Carmen approaches me and
she gives me another problem another
issue another Hassle and then Jen gives
me another problem so now I got three
problems I have to run around and try to
get answers to all of these things
things um and meanwhile the folks who've
brought me the issues they've left their
work potentially in order to give me the
issue to deal with they get to sit back
in some ways while I run frantically
solving their problems and their issues
have I done them a service in growing
them so that they're capable of
answering some of those problems for
themselves you see we end up Sheltering
and we create what's what's called this
sick codependency relationship right
we think we're smart because that's why
we got promoted so people bring us their
problems we feel obligated to give them
the answers the key thing to realize
though is that if you allow your people
to run you you're going to feel
dissatisfied and unfulfilled in your
leadership role so instead what we would
suggest is that you look at whether you
could instead take yourself out of the
middle put yourself around the edge and
check in with your people throughout the
shift or the
day what's going on Brandon how's it
going not good I got a big problem with
the lace I if I set this to 30Β° I'm
going to have to tear the whole thing
apart and rebuild it that's like 2 hours
overtime hm you got any ideas well um
according to the drawings you you could
probably change the the angle on it and
it shouldn't make too much of a
difference you know what Mike and Dan
are in the project too why don't we call
them over and get get their uh get their
opinion Mike Dan you guys come here for
a minute
sure uh Brandon here has a a problem
with the uh the angle of the
flange and uh what he wants to do is he
wants to either change the angle but
that's going to take two hours of
overtime to break it down and retool it
what do you guys think well I have no
problem adjusting the match so yeah I'm
cool yeah well unfortunately it'll cause
a problem in my section and in order to
retool for the change that's going to
happen I mean it's going to shut down
the Plant for days huh all right what
else can we do any other ideas guys well
considering since Brandon he can't do
anything that means I can't do anything
because until he's up and running I'm
stuck right yeah so I guess I could come
over and help him rebuild it and the two
of us we'll be done a couple hours by
today for sure so awesome what do you
think that's great think that'll work
big think so all right guys great idea
and uh good job let's back to work okay
is you you spend a little bit of time
checking in with each person that allows
you to go hey how was the weekend hey
what was happening with the kids hockey
game last night or the baseball game so
you get to actually uh check in with
people when they know that they're going
to get your attention anyway without
having to come and bring you an issue
they're less likely to come and bring
you those issues
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