Navigating the Mediocre Manager Dilemma
After 15 years of performance reviews, this year revealed a crucial truth: mediocre managers may meet basic metrics, but they’re often replaceable by AI. If well-configured AI can handle 80% of their tasks, it begs the question—what are they truly contributing?
Key Insights:
- Mediocre Performance: They maintain the status quo but lack the spark of true leadership.
- Avoiding Accountability: They often blame external factors instead of owning outcomes.
- Generic Motivation: Their approach doesn’t tap into individual team members’ deeper motivations.
The Human Element: What AI Can’t Replace:
- Navigating Difficult Conversations: Genuine feedback builds growth.
- Owning Outcomes: True leaders focus on solutions, not excuses.
- Understanding Individual Motivations: Great managers connect on a personal level.
As AI takes over transactional tasks, it’s the uniquely human capabilities that will stand out.
