The Gift of Time

13 DELEGATION AS A NEW LEADER

In management theory it is often cited as an essential skill yet often appears as a particularly lowly skill that almost comes naturally to new managers without much education or development. Of course, telling someone else what to do doesn't always have to happen in teams where tasks and roles are established and clear. It is probable that a team member promoted to ‘run’ the team doesn't actually have to delegate much at all, because everyone knows their roles and the status quo is maintained. The art and skill within delegation comes into play in this scenario when change is required or the dynamics change in some way. This may be because a team member leaves or a new team member joins, or costs are restricted ...