Nov 11, 2019 17:50
4 yrs ago
Spanish term
France
Quality, accuracy and flexibility
Native in: English (Variants: British, UK) 
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English
dejar hacer
Spanish to English
Bus/Financial
Business/Commerce (general)
Training in leadership styles
I'm currently translating advice to managers within a company on different leadership approaches, and there is a section on managing inexperienced teams and the potential issues that may be encountered. It refers to the fact that these kinds of teams may not respond well to "dejar hacer". I am really struggling to figure out precisely what this means, but given the context I'm leaning towards "showing/taking initiative". Any suggestions?
"Si trabajas con personas con poca experiencia y algunos de ellos priorizan sus temas personales a los objetivos grupales, tienes un equipo inmaduro profesionalmente que no responde bien a la flexibilidad y a dejar hacer."
"Si trabajas con personas con poca experiencia y algunos de ellos priorizan sus temas personales a los objetivos grupales, tienes un equipo inmaduro profesionalmente que no responde bien a la flexibilidad y a dejar hacer."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +5 | a hands-off approach |
Robert Carter
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| 3 +6 | Laissez-faire / going with the flow |
Marie Wilson
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| 3 | delegate |
Sofia Bengoa
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Proposed translations
+5
21 mins
Robert Carter
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Specializes in field
Mexico
Translating full-time since 1998
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
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212
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a hands-off approach
As I've highlighted in the following reference, the "hands-off approach" to management is about letting people to do their job (dejar hacer), i.e., without micromanaging them.
Hands-off Management
One of the oldest adages in business is, “hire brilliant people, then leave them to do their job.” There is a great deal of wisdom in that saying.
In this age of endless emails, numerous calls and heaps of reports, an over-involved manager can be a pain. Managers who adopt the hands-off approach to management often trust their team enough to let them work by themselves.
https://www.workzone.com/blog/hands-on-managers-vs-hands-off...
Hands-off Management
One of the oldest adages in business is, “hire brilliant people, then leave them to do their job.” There is a great deal of wisdom in that saying.
In this age of endless emails, numerous calls and heaps of reports, an over-involved manager can be a pain. Managers who adopt the hands-off approach to management often trust their team enough to let them work by themselves.
https://www.workzone.com/blog/hands-on-managers-vs-hands-off...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks!"
+6
13 mins
Laissez-faire / going with the flow
I think this is what it means.
Peer comment(s):
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Paul García
: I think it is exactly what it means, though I'd use the infinitive: laisser faire.
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Thanks, Paul!
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Katarina Peters
: laissez-faire
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Thanks, Katarina!
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philgoddard
: Laissez is more common.
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Thanks, Phil
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neilmac
: Laissez-faire is the first thing I thought, although it's often used pejoratively. I think I prefer Robert's "hands-off"....
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Thanks, Neil :-) yes, I like that too.
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Analía Quintián
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Thanks, Analia!
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AllegroTrans
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Thanks :-)
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Luis M. Sosa
: Correct, little outdated though.
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14 mins
Sofia Bengoa
Spain
Spain
Native in Spanish
Specializes in field
Spain
In other words, the same meaning.
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 1 more.
delegate
es una de las tareas que los principiantes no suelen querer hacer o no saben hacer.
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