The Manager's Pocket Guide to Leadership Skills

Common Mistakes in Delegation andHow to Avoid Them

When managers do decide to delegate, there are often mistakes made that can negatively impact the employee’s ability to do the job. After reviewing the following common mistakes, determine how you can avoid making these errors.

1.  Display an attitude to the workforce of, “I can do it better myself.” This is prevalent because most supervisors started out doing the job, and often feel that they are still the best person to “do the job”— even though they have been promoted out of the job into supervision. Believe in your employees’ abilities. They just might surprise you!

2.  Failure to keep employees informed about plans the supervisor has for the operation. Some supervisors delegate tasks without ...