The Leadership Excellence Series

Delegate to Empower

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Delegation
The process of transferring the
responsibility for a specific activity
or task from one person to another
and empowering that individual to
accomplish a specific goal.

Barriers to Delegation
Lack of confidence
Control
Selfishness
Insecurity
Reluctance

Five Steps of Delegation

Prioritize
Match needs to availability and ability
Knowledgeable
Motivated
Able

Five Steps of Delegation

Assign responsibility
Describe task and expectations
Identify training needs
Identify resources

Empower/grant authority
Establish accountability

Benefits of Delegation
A more involved and empowered
workforce
Increased productivity and quality
Reduced costs
More innovation
Greater commitment from team

Empower Your Team

Never tell people how to do things.
Tell them what to do and they
will surprise you with their ingenuity.
General George Smith Patton, Jr.,
United States Army officer