Chapter 5

Delegation

5.1     Make sure the task is one you CAN delegate

5.2     Choose the right person to delegate to

5.3     Communicate the task effectively

5.4     Allow appropriate time

5.5     Offer appropriate support

5.6     Let the task get done (don’t micro-manage)

5.7     Delegation as a development tool (praise and appraise)

 

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5. Delegation

5.1 Make sure the task is one you CAN delegate

Delegation is a necessity. It is a way of developing your team as well as ensuring your own work is completed. The art of delegation merits a chapter to itself as new managers often struggle with it, and getting it right – or wrong – makes a great impact on staff. Successful delegation is about knowing what to delegate as well as how. ...

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