Here are some suggestions on how to implement the 5 steps of delegation to prepare for BYC tonight: 1. Clearly define the assignments that need to be completed such as food preparation, set up, clean up, activities, etc. 2. Express how important BYC is for the youth and have confidence that when delegated properly, the assignments will be completed. 3. Establish who will be responsible for each assignment and by what time it needs to be finished to be ready for tonight. 4. Schedule a time this afternoon to follow up and see how the assignments are progressing. 5. Thank those who accepted responsibilities in advance and express gratitude for their help in making BYC a success.

2. Lord has said, “And no one can assist in this
work except he shall be humble and full of
love, having faith, hope, and charity, being
temperate in all things, whatsoever shall be
entrusted to his care” (D&C 12:8).

3. Which team would you rather
play on? Why?
TEAM #1: The captain has assigned the players, and
each is playing her position. Each is playing well and
following the captain’s instructions. They score, and
they and the crowd are cheering and happy.
TEAM #2: This captain fails to assign positions or to
give specific instructions. The team members are
confused as play begins, and they run in all directions.
The captain is trying to play all the positions. She
scores three times, but no one else has a chance to
score.

4. DELEGATION
When we are in group situations where we feel
useful and are able to make choices and
contribute, we grow and feel happy. A team
captain (committee chairman/any leader) who
helps us have these feelings is making wise use of
an important leadership principle.
When we delegate, we share our work or
responsibility with other people and give them
authority to act for us.

5. Spencer W. Kimball said, “There are far
more things to be said about the Lord
Jesus Christ’s remarkable leadership than
any single article or book could possibly
cover. … All the ennobling, perfect, and
beautiful qualities of maturity, of
strength, and of courage are found in this
one person” .
(Ensign, Aug. 1979, pp. 5, 7)

6. Our Heavenly Father and the Savior consistently
use the principle of delegation. This principle helps
us grow, allows us to use our agency and talents,
and requires us to take responsibility for our
actions.
1. What is our Heavenly Father’s work? Moses 1:39
2. With whom does he share this work? John 6:38
3. To whom did the Savior delegate authority?
Ephesians 4:11–12
4. When someone delegates responsibility to us, what
do we need to do? D&C 107:99–100
5. After the Apostles returned from their assignments,
what did they do? What must we do? Mark 6:30

7. Lift, Lead
and
Love
SPENCER W. KIMBALL

8. 5 Steps of
Delegation
Step 1: Clearly define the assignment.
Step 2: Describe the importance of the assignment and
express confidence.
Step 3: Establish who will do what and when it will be
finished.
Step 4: Decide when you will follow up on the
assignment.
Step 5: Express encouragement and thanks.

9. “Perfection is worth striving for even if it is
ultimately unattainable in this life. For it is
through our struggle to become like the
Savior and his Father that we ourselves
become perfected. If we follow the pattern
that Christ set for us, we will be responding
to the scriptural mandate to” ‘come unto
Christ, and be perfected in him’” as counseled
in
Moroni 10:32.
JOSEPH B. WIRTHLIN, "GUIDED BY HIS EXEMPLARY LIFE," ENSIGN, SEPT. 1995, 32 - DECEMBER 12, 2006
JOSEPH B. WIRTHLIN, "GUIDED BY HIS EXEMPLARY LIFE," ENSIGN, SEPT. 1995, 32 - DECEMBER 12, 2006
JOSEPH B. WIRTHLIN, "GUIDED BY HIS EXEMPLARY LIFE," ENSIGN, SEPT. 1995, 32 - DECEMBER 12, 2006

10. Why might Delegation
fail?
On the other hand, many leaders do not delegate because:
1. They can’t always rely on people to do the job the way
they want it done
2. It takes more time to show people how to do it than it
does to do it themselves
3. It is frustrating to delegate something and then not have
it done the “right” way at the right time
4. Sometimes delegated tasks involve more problems and
time, as people keep asking questions and complaining
about the assignment.
“Why, How, and How Not to Delegate: Some Suggestions for Home and Church” by WILLIAM G. DYER

11. Step #1Example
Step 1: Clearly define the assignment.
Class President: “We have been concerned about
the Laurels who are becoming inactive. We want
to help them feel welcome and comfortable and
have a desire to come to YW. We would like you
to be in charge of a class activity to help our class
get acquainted with these girls. It has been
scheduled for three weeks from now on the 28th.”

13. Step #2 Example
Step 2: Describe the importance of the
assignment and express confidence.
Class President: If the Laurels don’t feel welcome
and wanted, they may look for friends in other
places. Ann, you have a special way of relating to
people and getting things done. We know you can
help us with an activity to make these girls feel
wanted and comfortable.
Ann: [Responds favorably]

14. Step #3 Example
Step 3: Establish who will do what and when it will be
finished.
Class President: The activity is only three weeks away. What do you think needs to
be done, Ann? (Ann responds to the question)
Class President: Which of those do you think needs to be done first? (Response to
the question)
Class President: How soon do you think you could do that?(Response...)
Class President: When should we have the other things done? (Response...)
Class President: Who can you ask to help you?(Response to the question)
Class President: What will you have each person do?
Class President: Let’s both write that down so we won’t forget.

15. Step #4 Example
Step 4: Decide when you will follow up on the
assignment.
Class President: I’ll check with you a week from
today, and if anything changes or you need
something before then, please let me know.

16. Step #5 Example
Step 5: Express encouragement and thanks.
Class President: Ann, I’m so pleased with your
plans for the activity. I’ve heard several Laurels
talking, and they are really excited to come to YW.
I’m grateful for your work. When I ask you for help,
I know I can depend on you.

17. Some Insight
A great leader is one who supports and encourages,
but never takes over! Step 3 is very important because
you are letting the individual suggest exactly what she
will do by when. This is the person’s commitment to
accept the responsibility. The leader needs to follow up
carefully by continuing to ask what the person is doing
and when the job will be done.
Delegation can sometimes be misused if a person is
simply trying to get out of doing her own work. It could
also be misused if an assignment were delegated and
the leader did not have the patience or trust to see it
through and decided to do it herself.

19. BYC
BYC is tonight, so now
what?????
Ideas
Implementing the 5 step
process of Delegation!