Delegation

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Delegation
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The art of delegation
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• The effective use of other peoples skills to
  complete tasks for which you remain responsible.

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Advantages

• Enables you to do other jobs
• Develops other individuals
• Supports succession planning

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Disadvantages

• If abused will affect relationships
• Time consuming in early stages
• Adversely affects confidence if wrong result

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• What may cause delegation NOT to happen?

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Delegation not happening?

• Lack of understanding of the skills needed
• Lack of understanding of its importance
• Feeling vulnerable from new talent

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The Process Of Delegation

• Confirm the task is right for delegation
• Select people who will benefit from the experience

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The Process Of Delegation

• Communicate it clearly
• Identify boundaries
• Build confidence
• Provide freedom for imagination
• Use time span of discretion

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The Process Of Delegation

• On completion evaluate
• Give constructive feedback
• And say thank-you