1. The Art of Empowering Others
Delegation
The Art of Empowering Others

2. Delegation Quiz
Write down the 1st word or phrase that comes to mind when you hear the word “delegation”

3. Delegation Quiz Define delegation
List three jobs you could delegate to someone else but haven’t
List the reasons why you haven’t delegated these jobs.

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20. Some Thoughts on Delegation
Many people think of delegation in a “less than positive” mindset.
This is faulty thinking
Delegation is much more than dumping work on others

21. WHY DELEGATE? To develop the skills and abilities of others
To get more accomplished
To get better results
To save time
To avoid performing boring or unpleasant tasks

22. What is Delegation?
Delegate - to entrust (authority, power, etc.) to a person acting as one’s agent or representative
New World Dictionary

23. Becoming a Delegator THREE STEPS TO BECOMING A DELEGATOR 1. Attitude
2. Habit
3. Techniques

27. Some Jobs Should Not Be Delegated
Rituals
Policy Making
Resolution of Disputes
Specific Personnel Matters
Evaluations
Discipline
Praise
Crises

28. Barriers to Effective Delegation
Lack of confidence in others
Inability to communicate with others
Will need to train people
Like doing certain jobs myself

29. More Barriers... Has to be done right now, this instance
Don't want to be thought of as tyrant
Want credit for the results
Want perfectionism

30. More Barriers... Fear subordinate will fail Need to be in control
Fear someone else can do the job better
Doesn't know how to delegate

35. Approved Practices in Delegation
Determine what is to be delegated
Determine to whom you will be delegating

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Communicate with the delegate (first consider how, when, and where)
Why I am delegating
Why you were chosen
What should be accomplished

37. Approved Practices... Clarify the delegate 's scope of authority
Specify if confidentiality is involved
Tell the delegate if others will be involved

38. Approved Practices... Communicate: Identify time constraints
Provide appropriate cautions and reminders
Discuss the issue of redelegation
Determine if progress reports will be required

39. Prepare the delegate for the delegation (teach)

40. Approved Practices... Provide feedback to the delegate
Let the delegate make decisions
Give credit where it is due

41. Approved Practices Delegate both the good and bad Delegate gradually
Delegate in advance
Delegate the whole job if possible