Minimalism is a life approach that stands in opposition to excessive consumerism and is becoming a trend among people. Few, however, know that minimalism can also be applied in management. What does such a minimalist leader look like? Where does the strength of minimalist leadership lie, and what positive elements of minimalism can you adopt yourself?
This text is based on an article published on Addicted2Success.com.
Creating a calm and predictable environment
A minimalist leader clearly communicates team priorities to subordinates and strives to create a calm, safe, and predictable environment in which everyone can work with focus and give their best.
Absence of micromanagement and space for independent work
Minimalism in management also means that a manager does not overwhelm subordinates with constant controls or commands. If you want to lead subordinates in a minimalist way, give them above all space for independent work. Minimalist leadership is based on trust and the absence of micromanagement.
Only the most necessary meetings
Managerial minimalism also includes the elimination of unnecessary meetings. A minimalist leader ensures that scheduled meetings are truly necessary and that only relevant participants are invited. Everyone knows that if an employee must constantly attend unnecessary meetings, it leads to a loss of time and concentration and to unnecessary frustration.
Simple and unambiguous communication
In a minimalist team, communication should be clear and smooth. This applies both between the manager and employees and among employees themselves. Clearly and simply defined communication processes support efficient work and eliminate communication noise, which often leads to unnecessary overload of employees.
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