Empowering employees is essential to growth-that of your company and the professional development of your team members. If you don't feel comfortable turning over the reins of day-to-day decision-making to your team members, you'll never free yourself to focus on long-term strategies to keep your company healthy and growing.

Foster An Entrepreneurial Culture

Employees who are encouraged and willing to take ownership of their part of the business feel empowered and engaged. They are able to make decisions that focus on the best interests of the company. They are not concerned solely with their own success but also with the long-term success of the organization. This can only occur if managers are willing to delegate responsibility to their team members and trust them to follow through.

Be Willing To Train

Employee training typically focuses mainly on tasks. Empowering employees requires considerable time upfront, but it pays off in the long run. Leaders from top-level on down must commit to empowering employees. Share company goals, model the behavior you want to see and celebrate successes. Mistakes should be viewed as a teaching opportunity, not a failure. Take the time to discuss what went wrong and what would have been a better solution rather than taking over-even if that's much quicker.

Clearly Define Parameters

Communicate which decisions employees can make without manager input and when they should escalate for approval. Give them confidence in their strengths, such as problem-solving skills, the ability to analyze issues and accurate risk assessment. When employees see that you have faith in their abilities, they feel empowered and willing to be accountable for their own successes.

Looking For Strategies To Strengthen Your Team?

PrideStaff can help you hire the self-motivated employees and servant-leaders your company needs to thrive and grow. Contact the tenured recruitment specialist at your local PrideStaff office today.