The tyranny of one page report, analysis or recommendation.

Every generation needs a revolution - an entrepreneurial revolution

When this post was taking up MBA, he often encountered the tyranny of one page analysis//recommendation.  You do this after reading a 50 - 100 pages of case.  Its rather challenging:

     1.  You do not have much time to read well, much less comprehend the case;

     2.  You really have to dig deep into your brain to come up with a brilliant insight

     3.  You are trained to simplify your thinking, if not clarifying the issues.

     4.  You are trained to look at both the forest and the trees;

     5.  You are trained to "BLINK"   (reference to book by Malcolm Gladwell)

As you manage the business, you look up to your subordinates to be able to do this task.  Oftentimes, they clutter their thinking by coming up with more problems, and complicating issues.  

What rigorous training we had with our MBA

Problem with delegation

Every generation needs a revolution - an entrepreneurial revolution

The theory is that managers become more effective by multiplying himself by delegation.  However, delegation does not work.   Ultimately delegation goes back to you.  You will have to do the work, and /or solve the problem yourself.   Was it better not to have delegated.?

However, how can he mature, and grow and be left alone.

It helps that early on options be given by the employee  and or make the best recommendation.