'I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it too tightly you kill it, but if you hold it too loosely, you lose it.' Source: The Artful Dodger (Tommy Lasorda)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Managing requires finding a balance between control and freedom for your team.
- In plain terms
- Don't control your team too much or too little.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance supervision with trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you control?
- Do you trust your team?
Another view
Some situations need tighter control.
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