Let Go And Let Lead

The video explores the gender differences in delegation, highlighting that women are less likely to delegate tasks due to feelings of guilt and fear of backlash. Through experiments, it is shown that women associate delegation with negative emotions and view it as both communal and agentic, which creates a paradox. The video suggests reframing delegation as a communal act to reduce negative emotions and encourage more women to delegate, ultimately benefiting both the delegator and the subordinate.

Why is delegation considered important in a work environment?

• It decreases employee engagement.

• It increases workload.

• It allows for more efficient and effective work.

• It reduces team collaboration.

What was a key finding from the experiment on gender differences in delegation?

• Men were less likely to delegate tasks.

• Women were more likely to delegate tasks.

• Women were less likely to delegate tasks due to guilt.

• Men felt more guilt when delegating tasks.

What did women report about their effectiveness in delegation despite delegating less?

• They felt more effective.

• They felt equally effective.

• They felt ineffective.

• They felt less effective.

What emotions do women reportedly feel more than men when it comes to delegation?

• Indifference and apathy

• Excitement and joy

• Anxiety and guilt

• Confidence and pride

How do women perceive delegation in terms of gender roles?

• As purely communal

• As purely agentic

• As both communal and agentic

• As neither communal nor agentic

What is a communal trait associated with delegation?

• Aggressiveness

• Supportiveness

• Independence

• Dominance

What strategy was suggested to encourage women to delegate more?

• Increase the workload of subordinates

• Ignore the emotional impact of delegation

• Emphasize the communal benefits of delegation

• Focus on the agentic aspects of delegation

What is a common reason women hesitate to delegate tasks?

• They believe they can do it better themselves.

• They are unaware of their workload.

• They want to avoid team collaboration.

• They prefer to work alone.

What did the experiment with male and female MBAs reveal about framing delegation?

• Framing delegation as communal increased workload.

• Framing delegation as communal reduced negative emotions in women.

• Framing delegation as communal had no effect.

• Framing delegation as communal increased negative emotions in men.

What is a potential consequence of not delegating tasks?

• Enhanced personal growth

• Increased personal workload

• Reduced stress levels

• Improved team efficiency