One of the most powerful tools in a manager’s “tool box” is delegation. Why is delegation so powerful? It:
1. Allows you to spend your individual time & energy on tasks adding the most value—but
remember there is a big difference between delegating & dumping
2. Distributes work among team members so it can be achieved more efficiently
3. Increases productivity
4. Increases team members’ commitment to their team & the organization
5. Develops team members
Why then do some managers fail to delegate? Here are the most common reasons:
1. Insecurity about themselves
2. Lack of confidence in others
3. Failure to have trained others
4. Personal enjoyment of the task
5. A mindset of “no one can do it as well as me”
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How do you ensure successful delegation? Here are the key steps:
1. Carefully determine what can be delegated & to whom
2. Explain the task in appropriate detail, including why it is important
3. Clearly define what is the desired result/deliverable, with a specific completion/due date
4. Agree on follow-up steps, including completion milestones if the delegation involves a task that
will take more than a small amount of time
- Give assistance when needed–based on requested by the individual or observed by you
5. Recognize the individual upon successful completion