Empowerment and Delegation KEILA NELSON, SARAH DOUGLAS, TRAVIS HAYNES, SAMUEL SIKAPIZYE ECO/317 SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 DR. LAURIE ALEXANDER INTRODUCTION-Sam Effective Empowerment and Delegation Assessment and the Personal Empowerment Assessment Summary-Sarah Effective Empowerment and Delegation Assessment Pre-Review Score= 135 (Middle Quartile) Post-Review Score=150 (Top Quartile) Personal Empowerment Assessment Scored in Top Quartiles in Self-Efficacy Self-Determination Personal Consequence Meaningfulness Trust As a manager for a big box retailer who has worked in retail management for nearly a decade I found the questions asked during the assesment to be very thought provoking. Through the Effective Empowerment and Delegation assessment I found that I have more progress to be made in empowering my employees and sharing responsibilities. I have known for some time the positive effects of giving responsibilities to employees but I often avoid it as I fear that they might not be ready or that it would be quicker for me to do it since I am more experienced. Overall, I know that it is also crucial for employee development to recognize when employees do well and I need to set aside more time to verbally reward them or give them written acknoweledgements that show that I appreciate their progress and hard work. My high score in the Personal Empowerment Assessment to me was more of a reflection of my tenure in the position. I have worked hard to retain as many of my employees as possible and my level of confidence is reflected in the knoweledge that I have faced and overcome many obsticals and my team is a “well greased machine.” Strengths and Weaknesses From Each Assessment-Sam Most Favorable Aspects of Each Assessment and How You May Capitalize on Those Aspects Below are the favorable aspects of the assessment which are regarded in the top quartile. Self Efficacy Self Determination Personal Consequence Meaningfulness Trust Favorable aspects of the Personal Empowerment Assessment. These were determined to be in the top quartile based on the results of the assessment. Self Efficacy, Self Determination, Personal Consequence, Meaningfulness and Trus. ‹#› How to Capitalize on Those Aspects Utilize self efficacy in a manner to assist with goal setting Capitalize self determination by you knowledge of your abilities Awareness of personal consequence allows you to make informed choices Meaningfulness gives you inclusion, which promotes high performance at work Trust allows more delegation for you and vice versa as a leader. Self efficacy is often referred to as self confidence. Self determination begins with the ability to identify and understand one’s needs, interests, strengths and etc. As a reality of personal consequence we as individuals have knowledge of consequence and therefore inclined to make better decisions. Meaningfulness will assist with your drive and commitment and promotes attitude of bei ...