Advantages of a hands-on leader
A business is a commercial, industrial or professional activity. It is usually controlled by a sole trader, partnership or board of directors. When a business or firm is commencing it needs the owner or owners to be hands-on with it. They need to connect with the customers and clients, to create a relationship and loyalty. They also need to monitor the cash in and out flows of business. They have to record all business transaction to track or monitor if the business is making a profit or loss. It helps with comprehending major shifts in the market and business which would increase productivity, sales and reaching the ultimate goal of the business. This can help the owner to make informed decisions.
Trouble shooting and problem solving are some of the tasks or duties of the entrepreneur and they become critical traits or characteristics found in them. If one is not hands-on with their business there is lack of consistency in service provision and the way the business will be run. This can be caused by employees not doing their job at all or not doing their job correctly, therefore constant mistakes will be made resulting to customers and revenue being lost. By being there it shows the employees that the employer does care for them and the business.
In the mist of being a hands-on leader, make sure work is delegated to employees because once one person is overwhelmed with too much work, they make mistakes. Make sure you do not stifle creativity or productivity of employees just because you are hands-on.