Problem Card · Early Scale · Decentralize It
Pseudo-Delegation
You may recognize this when
- Leaders appear to own results but still ask what the founder wants before making consequential decisions.
- Responsibility has moved farther than judgment and authority.
- The practical test is whether the capable leader could act without that conversation.
What it looks like
Leaders appear to own results but still ask what the founder wants before making consequential decisions. Responsibility has moved farther than judgment and authority. The practical test is whether the capable leader could act without that conversation.
A question to test it
What recent example from your own company would confirm or rule this out?
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