5 steps to successful delegation

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Almost everyone who has reached any managerial position is faced with the fact that he can no longer perform his duties on his own, alone. And this is normal, because he now has a team at his disposal, the talents of which (ideally) are enough to solve the problems facing the leader.

For a leader to be successful in his work, it is imperative for him to learn to accept the help of other people and learn the art of delegation. Below is a simple 5-step plan to help a leader get things done by delegating tasks to their team.

1. Delegate the task, not the way to accomplish it. Let your team decide how best to do it. You want a result, not a process.

2. Assign feasible tasks. Of course, you cannot do this without knowing the capabilities of your subordinates, but still try to give everyone the task with which he will cope best. Remember, you control the outcome, not the progress.

3. Progress reports should have specific deadlines. This will give you the ability to track the progress of the assigned task. Use this opportunity as a support tool, not a control tool. In case of difficulties, you will have the opportunity to provide timely assistance.

4. Let your team know that you expect them to perform well. Many will catch up to the level of your expectations, the main thing is to make sure that you know exactly what you want.

5. Celebrate, praise, and express positive feedback in every possible way upon completion of the task. Celebrate success. People want to be seen. Highlight your subordinates in public in front of their colleagues. This will build loyalty and trust.

Look for ways to leverage the talents of your people. This will make your job much easier and help create a culture of delegation in your organization. It will also give you the trust and dedication of your team - two key resources for any leader.