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Without the ability to delegate effectively you are limited in being able to meet your objectives through the constraints of what you can achieve alone. Good delegators know they can multiply their efforts through this one powerful technique. If you're not certain of your delegation skills, or can't measure the effect of your delegation then we can help.
Why Delegate?
- To help you reach your objectives.
- To inspire and motivate others.
- To foster key relationships.
What Questions Should You Ask?
- Does this need to be done?
- Is there anyone else who can or should do this?
- When does it need to be done by?
If the job needs to be done, and getting it done means that someone else needs to take the responsibility and the authority to do it - then delegating to the right person is the next step.
Getting Started
- Be sure you know your colleagues; their goals, their skills and their knowledge.
- Develop clear communication skills to hand over the task to the right person.
- Ensure all relevant information and the resources needed are available.
- Let GO! Show confidence by allowing them their own decisions.
- Ask for regular progress reports, but don't interfere.
- Be fair but firm with deadlines.
Successful delegation may include delegating to subordinates; delegating to peers and even upwards if necessary!
Delegating
- Is not just telling someone what to do.
- Is about effectively engaging someone else.
- Is much more than simply assigning tasks.
- Is about creating and offering opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Is not merely an abdication of responsibility.
- Is a highly productive and responsible management technique.
- Is not dumping unwanted duties.
- Is about creating new focus, engaging team members, and building productivity.
- Is not prescriptive.
- It is empowering.
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