2. Delegation is the downward transfer of formal
authority from superior to subordinates.
3. Distribution of responsibility.
Gives a sense of responsibility to employees.
A chance for employees to make mistakes and learn
from them.
Empowerment of the employees.
6. Define the task
Select the individual team
Assess ability and training needs
Explain the reasons
State required results
7. Consider resources required
Agree deadlines
Support and communication
Feedback an results
8. “Wait to be told”
“Look into this and tell me what you come with.
I’ll decide.
“Give me your recommendation”
“Decide and let me know your decision”
Decide and take action, but let me know what you
did”
“Decide and take action. You need not check back
with me”.
9. “Manage the situation accordingly, it’s your area of
responsibility.”
10. Positive results of delegation include:
--You'll have more time and energy for the most important
things.
--You'll have less to do, less clutter and less pressure.
--You'll be supported by responsible people working
together.
--You'll benefit from others' experience, wisdom, thoughts
and perspectives.
--The people you spend time with will feel more confident
and increase their skills.
--You'll demonstrate to others your professionalism and
effectiveness.
--You'll get tasks done rather than adding them to your to-do
list.
11. Delegation is essential in an organization, it gives
the manager as well as the managee a perspective.
