Delegation is an essential leadership skill. However, many leaders grapple with its implementation.
However, there are several reasons why leaders may avoid delegating work, such as…
~ “I’m not sure anyone on my team can do this work as well as I can.”
~ “It will take longer to explain how to do this than to just do it myself.”
~ “I’m not sure any of my team members are ready or prepared to do this work.”
~ “I don’t want to overburden my staff by adding more work to their plate.”
~ “When I have more time, I can teach team members how to do this. For now, I just need to get it done.”
~ “If I delegate too much, I may lose respect. Peers or my own leadership team may start to see me as less essential.”
Regardless of the reason, delegation remains an important leadership skill to develop.
What is Delegation?
↳ Delegation is the act of sharing or transferring responsibility for a task from one person to another.
Why Delegate?
↳ Delegation has been Shown to Increase an Organization’s Bottom Line. According to a Gallup study, CEOs who excel in delegating generate 33 percent higher revenue.
↳ Builds Engagement among Team Members
↳ Develops Skills in Your Team
↳ Creates a Positive Business Culture Overall
Even with all of its benefits, some leaders find it difficult to shift from doing to leading.
💎 Exceptional Leader Practice:
⭐ Delegate
⭐ Identify What to Delegate
⭐ Define the Desired Outcome
⭐ Provide the Right Resources and Level of Authority
⭐ Allow for Failure
️⭐ Ask for and Share Feedback
⭐ Recognize Your Team Member(s)
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