E-Tip 209 - 6 Tips to Effective Delegation

6 Tips To Effective Delegation:

1. Give The Person A Whole Task To Do - People prefer to get the job done and not wait for someone else to "hand-off" a component of it. Likewise, connect everyone together who is actively working on the project so they can all see big picture.

2. Make Sure They Understand Exactly What You Want Them To Do - Take the time to manage their expectations so things are done correctly for you.

3. Share Your Vision With Them - People like to know what your vision is on a project so share it with them.

4. Set Project Due Dates - Most people need to know due date so they can effectively manage a project. By setting specific dates and milestones you will help your team better manage a project that has been delegated to them.

5. Give Them The Right Tools - Make sure your team has the right tools to do the job. This can range from computers to software and everything in between.

6. Reward Your Team - Rewarding people for their individual and group performance is a great way to motivate people. Although financial consideration is great, best-in-class leaders find creative ways to reward their team.

Effective Delegation Can Strengthen Any Organization.

Delegating tasks not only fosters a "team environment" but it can also help individuals increase their level of performance. Doing so, you will find individuals increasing their responsibility, leadership skills and project management skills. Plus, it's an excellent way for them to feel important to your organization.

The 5 Competencies To Help Maximize Your Delegation Skills Are:

1. Make Your Team Accountable - Leaders who delegate well demonstrate personal responsibility and holds everyone accountable for organizational outcomes.

2. Human Resource Management - Leaders who delegate well will make sure there are resources available to meet the team's goals and objectives.

3. Solid Interpersonal Skills - Leaders who delegate well will build solid relationships of trust and respect inside and outside the organization.

4. Leveraging Diversity - Leaders who delegate well will find ways to leverage capabilities, insights, and ideas across diverse cultures, styles and ability.

5. Strong Leadership - Leaders who delegate well know how to enhance their organization's value, while tapping into their team's skills and abilities, to help achieve the desired results.

SUMMARY: Effective delegation is all about sharing the workload, with the added bonus of developing skills and responsibility in others. A leader not only needs to look at the "final result" but also who worked, who didn't work and what they should do differently next time. The 5 competencies above will not only help you achieve a work-life balance but also become more productive.

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