Delegation
You delegate when you describe a project or task to one of your team members, give them the objective, and make sure that they have the resources they need.
Then you send them off to do the job. Mostly, you leave them alone unless they ask for help.
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Steps to an effective delegation
- Always provide feedback.
- Be sure to keep an eye on things.
- Be clear about what you want your employees to do.
- Delegate the right things.
- Provide guidance when necessary.
- Give employees the authority they need to ge...
3 Variables of Effective Delegation
- Consider the Person: think about their strengths and weaknesses and personal style. Think about how they act and the kinds of assignments they’ve handled.
- Consider the Situation: Ask yourself whether the assignment might be dangerous for your team member, the company, o...
For an effective delegation...
- Match the Person to the Job: never delegate an important task to a person who has not performed that task satisfactorily in the past.
- Agree on what is to be Done.
- Explain How the Job Should Be Done: Explain your preferred approach or method of working.
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