Lean and Agile both embrace the values of individual and team empowerment and trust. In this session, learn some of the ways that leadership unknowingly makes their team members feel like children and a few tips and tricks to get everyone back on the same page. What will you learn? How Lean and Agile values influence Individual and Team accountability Different ways leadership can show trust or lack of trust (sometimes without realizing it) How to improve empowerment and trust in your organization

1. Create ROCK STAR Teams
LEADING THROUGH EMPOWERMENT & TRUST
SHARON WEAVER

3. Be sure to register and spread the word for two upcoming SharePoint Saturday Events
Ensenada
Saturday, October 12, 2019
CETYS University, Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior, Ensenada, B.C 22860, Mexico
#SPSENS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sharepoint-saturday-ensenada-2019-tickets-
63037372478
Denver
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Microsoft Technology Center - Denver, 7595 Technology Way #400, Denver, CO 80237
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sharepoint-saturday-denver-2019-tickets-63298384171?ref=estw

4. We have two awesome User Groups here in Los Angeles check out their meetups!
LA SPUG: https://www.meetup.com/Los-Angeles-SharePoint-User-Group-Meetup/
LAExUG: https://www.meetup.com/LAExUG/

5. PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE

6. SPSLA 2019 SharePint
Cinco
7241 W Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
90045
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sponsored by:

7. Sharon Weaver
MOS, BSAC, SSBB
BGS – Developmental Psychology
CEO of Smarter Consulting
Adjunct Professor/Trainer:
MS Applications, BA, Six Sigma, Leadership
20+ years designing, developing, managing software
15+ years SharePoint experience
Six Sigma Black Belt, BSAC, and MOS Certified
sweaver@smarter-consulting.com
@sharoneweaver

8. Empowerment: What does it mean?
Giving individuals and/or teams the power to do
whatever they need to do to be successful

9. Empowerment:
Giving It
 Unsuccessful Leaders/Teams:
 Give power to others when we don’t
have it to give
 Telling a team they are empowered,
but not actually empowering them
 Giving/Using power for political gain
 Successful Leaders/Teams:
 Give power within your own control
 Give power appropriate to the role
 Ensure they are aware of the power
they have been given
 Honor power that has been given

10. Empowerment:
Using It
 Unsuccessful Leaders/Teams:
 “Rescuing” others from mistakes
 “Hero” actions
 Expect others to act the same way
we do
 Successful Leaders/Teams:
 Encourage others to act on the
power they have
 Stand up for others
 Allow honesty and mistakes
 Accountability

11. Empowerment:
Boundaries
 Unsuccessful Leaders/Teams:
 Unclear
 Change often
 Not supported
 Successful Leaders/Teams:
 Clear
 Consistent
 Documented
 Supported

12. Trust: What does it mean?
Belief that empowered individuals and/or teams
will do whatever they need to do to be successful

13. Trust
vs
Control

14. Trust:
Earning It
 Unsuccessful Leaders/Teams:
 Unrealistic expectations
 Little or no communication
 Micromanage
 Successful Leaders/Teams:
 Build relationships
 Be available
 Be humble
 Be helpful
 Be honest about mistakes

15. Trust:
Building It
 Unsuccessful Leaders/Teams:
 Frequently checking on status
 Questioning decisions
 Micromanage
 Successful Leaders/Teams:
 Honest and open feedback
 Honor commitments
 Encourage and expect training
 Ask for help
 Have integrity
 Play and have fun!!

16. Trust:
Showing It
 Unsuccessful Leaders/Teams:
 I trust you, but…
 Frequently checking on status
 Questioning decisions
 Micromanage
 Successful Leaders/Teams:
 Manage expectations
 Recognize high performers
 Focus on Win-Win
 Celebrate Success

17. Questions?

18. sweaver@smarter-consulting.com
@sharoneweaver