What's every top manager's secret to success? In a word: delegate, delegate, delegate. But getting work done through others can often be difficult because it inevitably involves a loss of control. This program outlines a solid process for delegating and gives valuable insight to both new and experienced managers.
Delegating responsibility is a dance - a delicate partnership between manager and subordinate involving trust, authority and above all, communication. Brand new managers find delegating to be the hardest part of transitioning into the new role - while many experienced managers still struggle to get it right years after assuming a leadership position.
This training program provides a plan for successful delegation, presented in five steps:
- Analyze the Task: Get specific about what needs to be done to achieve the goal. This includes setting a deadline and sizing up resources.
- Choose the Right Delegatee: The right candidate should be highly motivated and possess the needed skills for the assignment.
- Assign the Task: Give clear instructions on desired outcomes - down to the details like resources available, deadlines, follow up steps and the amount of authority being given.
- Execute the Task: During the task, ensure that other team members are ready to support him/her by communicating the assignment and the authority given.
- Conduct Regular Feedback Sessions: Monitor issues so they don't become problems, and give the person opportunities to ask questions about the assignment.
Effective delegation accomplishes more than just the task at hand. It also builds trust for future delegations, helps employees develop new skills, reduces managerial stress and improves organizational productivity.
