Directing Others
Overused Skill
May be overly controlling; may have a chilling effect on others,discouraging input and ideas,intoleran of disagreements; may only delegate pieces and not share the larger picture; may be overly directive and stifle creativity and initiative.
Unskilled
Unclear or cryptic communicator to direct reports; doesn't set goals,targets,mileposts and objectives; not very planful giving out work -- just gives out tasks; mostly tells and sells; doesn't listen much; plays favorites and is tough on others; may be too impatient to structure work for others; doesn't delegate well; doesn't take the time to manage; may lack interest in managing and be more eager to work on own assignments.