The Art of Empowering Others
Delegation The Art of Empowering Others Delegation Quiz Write down the 1st word or phrase that comes to mind when you hear the word delegation Delegation Quiz Define delegation
List three jobs you could delegate to someone else but havent List the reasons why you havent delegated these jobs. Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Delegation Some Thoughts on Delegation
Many people think of delegation in a less than positive mindset. This is faulty thinking Delegation is much more than dumping work on others WHY DELEGATE? To develop the skills and abilities of others
To get more accomplished To get better results To save time To avoid performing boring or unpleasant tasks What is Delegation? Delegate - to entrust (authority, power, etc.) to a person acting as ones agent or representative New World Dictionary Becoming a Delegator THREE STEPS TO BECOMING A DELEGATOR 1. Attitude
2. Habit 3. Techniques Some Jobs Should Not Be Delegated
Rituals Policy Making Resolution of Disputes Specific Personnel Matters Evaluations Discipline Praise Crises Barriers to Effective Delegation
Lack of confidence in others Inability to communicate with others Will need to train people Like doing certain jobsmyself More Barriers... Has to be done right now, this instance
Don't want to be thought of as tyrant Want credit for the results Want perfectionism More Barriers... Fear subordinate will fail Need to be in control
Fear someone else can do the job better Doesn't know how to delegate Approved Practices in Delegation
Determine what is to be delegated Determine to whom you will be delegating Approved Practices... Communicate with the delegate (first consider how, when, and where) Why I am delegating Why you were chosen What should be accomplished Approved Practices... Clarify the delegate 's scope of authority
Specify if confidentiality is involved Tell the delegate if others will be involved Approved Practices... Communicate: Identify time constraints
Provide appropriate cautions and reminders Discuss the issue of redelegation Determine if progress reports will be required Prepare thedelegatefor thedelegation(teach) Approved Practices... Provide feedback to the delegate
Let the delegate make decisions Give credit where it is due Approved Practices Delegate both the good and bad Delegate gradually
Delegate in advance Delegate the whole job if possible