Guidelines for effective delegation
1. Set clear expectations
In empowering another to perform a task, it is critical that you provide a clear definition of the work that is to be performed. This may include providing information regarding standards for quality and workmanship. Keep in mind, though, that it’s important to delegate the objective of the job. Not the procedure.
2. Provide the necessary resources
Don’t sabotage the individual with which you’re working; you’ll only be hurting yourself. Delegating work, for many people, can really touch one’s subconscious concerns regarding trust and personal security. When you turn a job over, be sure to provide the tools, the training and the budget, as required, to get things done.
3. Expect and inspect, but don’t micromanage
Solicit feedback from the person who’s working on the project and provide them with ample opportunity to ask questions. At the same time, don’t be a nudnik, OK? There is a vast, obvious difference between being helpful and supportive as opposed to being controlling or even meddlesome. The trick to not crossing that line is to decide, ahead of time, what kind of manger you wish to be.
4. The bottom line is this
When you properly delegate an important task or project to another person, you need to turn over the responsibility, authority and accountability for getting the job done right.
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