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10 Tips for Mastering the Art of delegation
1. Understanding: Make sure those you are delegating to have a clear
understanding of the task required, the outcome and by when it is to
be completed. Make them feel an important part of the project.
2. Specificity: Be specific about what guidelines must be followed
(company policy etc) and where can the 'delagatee' use their own
initiative and method to reach the outcome.
3. Resources: Give information on where to find resources available to
help them with the task. Advise what is available and what may be
needed.
4. Reporting: Initiate a time-line for them to report back to you on
progress.
5. Big Picture:Make sure the delegatee knows the place the task has in
the overall project and what the positive outcome of their completion
of the task is.
6. Let Go! Once you have delegated and set up a framework for
reporting, let them get on with it and get out of the way.
7. More let go: Where possible, avoid delegating methods (we all have
our own best way of doing things), rather concentrate on results.
8. Be Available: Be available and approachable for help if needed but
avoid being too intrusive so they feel you don't trust them.
9. Encourage them to think for themselves! Have a policy that before
they come to you for help, they have thought up some possible
solution/s themselves. Avoid poo pooing those solutions, however
untenable, rather acknowledge and add your opinion and expertise
to theirs.
10. Be realistic: Where relevant, ask the delegatee how long they think
they need to complete the job. Encourage them to be realistic and not
over-promise.

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