Tapping the Iceberg: How to Get the Best Out of Your People through
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Title:	Tapping the Iceberg: How to Get the Best Out of Your People through Empowerment
Author(s):	John Potter, (An Organizational and Director of Pragmatica International Limited, Sterling House, Winchester Road, Basingstoke, UK, RG21 1UE. Tel: 0256 840046; Fax: 0256 52242.)
Citation:	John Potter, (1994) "Tapping the Iceberg: How to Get the Best Out of Your People through Empowerment", Empowerment in Organizations, Vol. 2 Iss: 1, pp.4 - 8
Keywords:	Competences, Corporate culture, Employee development, Empowerment, Leadership, Management development, Self-esteem
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/09684899410054616 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Looks at the role of the manager in tapping into the potential of the workforce in an organization. The traditional role of the manager has been related to command and control which, it is argued, tends to restrict the potential contribution of the individual. However, if individuals are to be empowered in order to tap into this potential, then it is important that they are aligned with the mission of the organization and competent to undertake their tasks. Furthermore they must be given sufficient freedom to act. Considers the processes of delegation and coaching as part of the development process. Concludes with a ten-point action plan to enable the empowerment process to be as effective as possible.