German leaders set the what; followers determine the how. When you lead Germans, establish clear goals, parameters, and standards—then let them figure out how to accomplish the work. Do not prescribe methods in detail. Delegate execution genuinely.
Germans expect autonomy within leader-set frameworks. They will own the how if you let them—solving problems, adapting approaches, exercising judgment.
If you micromanage methods, you undermine this relationship. Trust them to handle execution competently. Focus your leadership on providing clear direction and supporting their success, not on controlling how they do their work.
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