Getting things done through others while building their self-esteem in the process
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Delegation shares the work |
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Delegation means involvement |
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Delegation
encourages broader commitment (to community, organization or project) |
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Individuals develop leadership skills and confidenceDelegation promotes teamwork—which has long term positive implications. |
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You are modeling positive behavior |
Find
ways to delegate no matter what…
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Communicate Clearly. Explain the tasks specifically. |
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Define the purpose—regarding WHAT is being delegated. |
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Communicate what’s in it for the delegatee. |
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Give and get feedback—about how to do the task and the progress. |
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Give the delegatee authority, responsibility…and credit. |
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Don’t hover! |
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Delegate HOW to do the task(s) too. |
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Give
lots of recognition. |
Has the task been:
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Delegated to the appropriate person? |
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Explained properly? |
Does the individual have all resources necessary to carry out the task?
Have You:
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Told the individual completely what is expected in order to be “successful” in completing the task? |
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Provided enough
direction |
Does the individual know:
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What is to be accomplished? |
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How “this task” fits into the bigger picture? |
| I don't want to be involved in the crash
landing unless I can be a part of the takeoff.
~ Harold Stassen |