NEXT LEVEL DELEGATION
COMMON DELEGATION BARRIERS & SOLUTIONS
THE POWER OF DELEGATION
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Delegate to Elevate
By Gene Moorhead
Learn why and how to delegate and shift from overwhelmed to overachieving .
Many leaders grapple with delegation . In fact , delegation might be the toughest leadership skill to master . To tackle it , start by understanding the challenges .
NEXT LEVEL DELEGATION
STEP 1 : Define your 100 % — the maximum number of hours per week you want to work and still remain balanced .
STEP 2 : Determine if you ’ re over capacity — the time needed to do everything well exceeds your 100 %.
STEP 3 : List everything you do everyday — each and every activity , big and small .
STEP 4 : Create two columns — column one is where you list everything you love / like to do and are great / good at , and column two is where you list everything remaining .
STEP 5 : Delegate and elevate — delegate the excess capacity items in the second column . This makes you more valuable and happier — making you a much better leader for your people .
Source : EOS Worldwide
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COMMON DELEGATION BARRIERS & SOLUTIONS
In initial leadership phases , leaders often don ’ t delegate tasks . This is because many don ’ t recognize they should control their work instead of being dictated to by the business . Real delegation commences when leaders acknowledge the necessity of different work methods and understand that most delegation barriers are selfcreated .
Right Person , Right Seat
PROBLEM // The predominant challenge with delegation is not having apt individuals in suitable positions . Without the ideal team , leaders hesitate to delegate tasks .
SOLUTION // Leaders should establish an accountability chart that serves the organization optimally . By prioritizing structure over individuals , leaders can detect any misalignments in roles and rectify them promptly .
Process & Data Deficiencies
PROBLEM // Absence of structured processes makes leaders retain tasks . Undocumented tasks , combined with insufficient data , prevent effective delegation .
Gene Moorhead is a professional EOS ( Entrepreneurial Operating System ) Implementer who focuses on helping independent businesses grow effectively and profitably . If you would like to find out more about EOS , contact him at gene . moorhead @ eosworldwide . com or 334-717-7042 .
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SOLUTION // Document core processes , clarifying roles and handovers . This , coupled with a comprehensive scorecard , offers clarity on task success .
Ego Constraints
PROBLEM // Ego can be a doubleedged sword . Excessive ego can make leaders want to be the central figure , while insufficient ego can result in them overburdening themselves for the sake of the team .
SOLUTION // Recognize and address ego concerns . Understanding team members ’ skills and passions makes delegation smoother . Over time , these ego challenges diminish .
THE POWER OF DELEGATION
The goal is to help leaders work on tasks they ’ re passionate about . By concentrating on what they love and delegating other responsibilities , leaders amplify their organization ’ s strength .
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