The Problem: Leaders Are Managing Tasks, Not Multiplying Talent
Many organizations today are investing in leadership development programs. Yet months after the training, nothing changes—teams are still dependent, decisions bottleneck at the top, and managers are overwhelmed, jumping from one fire to another.
The root cause?
Most managers are trained to do the work or manage tasks—but not to lead people. They struggle to delegate effectively, over-explain instructions, micromanage outcomes, and end up unintentionally limiting their team’s growth.
Here’s what often happens:
- A senior manager is overloaded because “it’s faster if I do it myself.”
- Team members lack clarity, constantly asking for approval.
- Projects stall when the manager is unavailable.
- Burnout sets in, performance drops, and attrition follows.
This isn’t a skill issue—it’s a framework issue.
The Framework: CORE™ — Leading with Context, Not Control
In our LEAD360™ training, we’ve found that one of the biggest breakthroughs for leaders is learning how to delegate using context. That’s where the CORE™ framework comes in.
CORE™ stands for:
Context – Explain the “why” and big picture behind the task
Ownership – Make clear what they own and how success is measured
Rhythm – Set timelines, checkpoints, and review frequency
Enable – Remove barriers and empower decision-making
How to Use the CORE™ Model in Your Next Delegation
Let’s say you’re asking your team member to lead next month’s sales training.
Here’s how you can apply CORE™:
- Context: “We’re launching a new product line next quarter. Sales needs a refresher so they can confidently pitch the new value proposition.”
- Ownership: “You’ll be in charge of designing the session, coordinating with trainers, and evaluating its effectiveness.”
- Rhythm: “Let’s align every Friday for 15 minutes to check in. Final run-through must be done one week before the actual session.”
- Enable: “You can tap Marketing for design help. If you hit a blocker, come to me—but you don’t need my approval for trainer selection.”
The result?
You move from instruction-giver to clarity-giver. Your team acts with initiative, and you create a culture of trust and growth—not dependency.
How to Embed This Across Your Leadership Team
It’s one thing to read about CORE™—it’s another to practice it across real workplace scenarios, build the confidence to apply it, and see results in your team.
That’s what we do in our LEAD360™: Leadership from the Inside Out program—a 2-day immersive training that rewires the way managers think, feel, and lead.
If you’re tired of investing in leadership training that doesn’t stick, this might be the shift your team needs.
📩 To learn more, contact Carl at
carl@axelgabmc.com | 0966.507-9136
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