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In the past, the general culture was for team members to follow a leader’s orders without question. It was taken for granted to simply carry out tasks that came from the top down. However, the situation has changed a lot today. When you hand over a task, you get these questions back:

"This? Me? Why?"

Hearing these questions can make you feel uncomfortable for a moment. Thoughts like, "Does this person not want to work?", "Are they unhappy with something?", or "Is this an attitude problem?" cross your mind. However, when team members ask these questions, it usually means they want to understand the task, not that they hate doing it.

The reason why today's team members ask questions is simpler than you think. They want to know if the work has a purpose, why they have to do it instead of someone else, and what the context and goal of the task are. Instead of just following orders, they often ask because they want to do a good job after understanding and accepting the task completely.

f you misunderstand these questions as resistance or a bad attitude, the gap between the leader and the team member will only grow wider. So, how should we hand over tasks now? To make team members resist less and accept work more proactively, the way we delive

First, talk about the purpose and context of the work together.
Before jumping straight into giving orders, it is important to explain why this work is necessary. You should share the context of how this task connects to the team's goals and why it is important at this very moment. Rather than simply asking them to "get it done," sharing why we need to solve this problem first will greatly increase the team member's understanding.

Second, connect the team member's strengths with the task.
People feel a sense of responsibility when they feel a task was given to them specifically, not just as a substitute for someone else. It is good to explain how the task matches that specific team member's experiences or strengths. When you do this, the task becomes something that was given to them because of who they are

Third, connect how this work helps the team member grow.
Today's team members think it is important to know what they can gain from doing a task. If you talk about what skills they can develop and what opportunities this can lead to in the future, the work will be seen as a process of growth rather than just burning out.

Fourth, listen to the other person's thoughts and adjust together.
Instead of just giving a one-way explanation, try asking questions like whether the schedule is realistic or if they have any concerns about their role. When you include this moment of adjustment, delivering a task becomes closer to an agreement rather than a command, which also increases the team member's participation.

Fifth, talk about what support is needed together.
Throwing a task at someone and telling them to just figure it out makes team members feel the most anxious. It is best to talk about what resources they need, when they can ask for help, and when to check in on the progress. This effectively sends the message that the task is not just an individual's job, but a project that everyone must succeed in together.

The reason today's team members ask questions is not to test the leader or to avoid work. They ask because they want to know the meaning of the work and do a good job after being fully convinced. Even a small change in the way you deliver tasks can definitely change your team's energy and results. The next time you hand over a task, try explaining why this work is important in just one sentence first.

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