Course Content

The Benefits of Delegation:

Self-Assessment: Current Delegation Practices

• Understanding your delegation style
• Assessing the gap in current practices

Identifying Tasks to Delegate

• Which Tasks to Delegate
• Which Tasks Not to Delegate

Choosing the Right Person

Understanding Team Strengths:

• Skill sets, experience, and potential

• Matching tasks to the right team member

Building Trust:

• Delegating based on team members’ abilities and reliability
• How to avoid “dumping” work and focus on empowering

Delegation vs. Abdication:

• Clarifying responsibilities and expectations

Effective Communication in Delegation

Clear Communication for Delegation:

• Setting clear expectations

• Providing instructions without overwhelming

• Defining goals, deadlines, and checkpoints
• How to Give Authority:
• Empowering the person to make decisions
• Avoiding micromanagement

Feedback Loop:

• How to monitor progress without constant oversight
• Offering constructive feedback

Overcoming Delegation Barriers

Common Delegation Challenges:

• Fear of losing control

• Lack of trust in team members

• Unclear instructions

• Resistance from team members

 Overcoming these Barriers:

• Mindset shifts for managers
• Building a culture of trust and accountability