Facts and information are needed to develop solutions, but we cannot ignore the human factor. The human factor is what allows us to use facts and information to develop the solutions needed to breach barriers.
Leveraging the human factor by developing the strengths within each team member is a fundamental part of leadership. An effective leader listens and observes to support their team members’ growth and contributions. This act of respect unleashes the team members’ creativity to find and implement solutions the leader would not have seen on their own.
A leader leverages the human factor to overcome barriers by:
The critical point is to engage the team in identifying barriers, developing solutions, and implementing action to breach the barriers. When we give our teams the authority to implement solutions along with our respect and resources needed, they do remarkable work.
