You're Managing the Wrong Thing [Field Note]

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In this solo Field Notes episode, I break down a practical framework for getting more out of your team in an era where AI and modern tools are rapidly increasing individual output. We’ll explore how managers can adapt their leadership style based on the specific task at hand, rather than the person, and how combining structured management principles with coaching techniques can unlock better performance without requiring more time.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

- Why “task-relevant maturity” helps you adjust your management style based on the task, not the person

- When to coach with questions vs. give direct guidance to keep work moving efficiently

- How to get more output from your team without increasing your own workload

Things to listen for:

(00:00) AI boosts output, adds complexity

(01:05) Two frameworks to improve teams

(02:16) What is task-relevant maturity?

(03:34) Match your style to the task

(05:03) Coaching vs. directing

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