Delegating Effectively: A Leader's Guide to Getting Things Done

Why Delegate?

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do I always seem to be doing all the work?” In today’s organizations, leaders are neither able nor expected to do everything themselves. The consequences of trying to do so can include burnout, missed deadlines, working long hours, being stretched too thin, and lacking the proper skills needed to complete a particular task. Failing or refusing to delegate can even contribute to a leader’s derailment—being fired or demoted or reaching a career plateau. Effective delegation is largely about being able to relate to people in productive ways, and the inability to do so is the most common reason ...