The first thing you need to understand about delegation is that it simply does not happen on its own. As with any other kind of work that you have to complete, you will first need to learn how to manage a task properly, so that when you do delegate it the results will meet, if not exceed, your expectations.
There are a few essential steps that you will first of all need to understand, so as to be in a better position to delegate tasks effectively.
Communicating the activity outcomes clearly will ensure success. This means that you will need to start off by describing exactly what you expect the person to do, to specify when the job is to be completed and, of course, what kind of end results are necessary, on completion.
It is necessary for you to provide the context within which the work is to be performed. This in turn will mean that you will need to explain the reasons why you need the work done and its importance to the bigger picture of your workplace. Finally, it's worth sharing where there could be difficulties along the way and how these should be dealt with - if and when the complications arise.
Nor is delegating authority and work is such a simple thing; for those who have never delegated before, chances are that they can make it difficult for themselves - because they do not know what is really required of them to get bit right. To successfully delegate, you will need to have certain skills, patience, confidence and some courage too. With these attributes can should be able to delegate successfully.
One vital thing you must do in order to delegate tasks or responsibilities, is make a list of activities that are worth delegating. Then you will need to find a team member who you feel is best suited to doing the job at hand. Once you have that person in mind, you must then meet with them and identify the objectives and then create a clear plan of action (which should be realistic).
Don't forget, be sure not to expect too much from the person to whom you are delegating the work the first time round. And you must always be on hand to help them should they run into difficulties.
At the same time, it also means that you must give sufficient backing by training and advising them, as well as provide all other necessary resources (such as time and materials), to ensure that as little as possible stands in the way of successful completion of the work to be delegated.
At the same time you will find that your team of workers will also, once they get the hang of doing the things you have delegated to them, start becoming much more productive too, whilst enjoying these new challenges all the more.
Some of the things that will help you with active delegation include understanding basic leadership principles and learning that managing and leading are synonymous with delegating tasks.
A good manager who delegates, will be able to manage better and those entrusting new and interesting tasks will be more motivated and committed to their work - and an amazing win-win that works for all. - 31963
There are a few essential steps that you will first of all need to understand, so as to be in a better position to delegate tasks effectively.
Communicating the activity outcomes clearly will ensure success. This means that you will need to start off by describing exactly what you expect the person to do, to specify when the job is to be completed and, of course, what kind of end results are necessary, on completion.
It is necessary for you to provide the context within which the work is to be performed. This in turn will mean that you will need to explain the reasons why you need the work done and its importance to the bigger picture of your workplace. Finally, it's worth sharing where there could be difficulties along the way and how these should be dealt with - if and when the complications arise.
Nor is delegating authority and work is such a simple thing; for those who have never delegated before, chances are that they can make it difficult for themselves - because they do not know what is really required of them to get bit right. To successfully delegate, you will need to have certain skills, patience, confidence and some courage too. With these attributes can should be able to delegate successfully.
One vital thing you must do in order to delegate tasks or responsibilities, is make a list of activities that are worth delegating. Then you will need to find a team member who you feel is best suited to doing the job at hand. Once you have that person in mind, you must then meet with them and identify the objectives and then create a clear plan of action (which should be realistic).
Don't forget, be sure not to expect too much from the person to whom you are delegating the work the first time round. And you must always be on hand to help them should they run into difficulties.
At the same time, it also means that you must give sufficient backing by training and advising them, as well as provide all other necessary resources (such as time and materials), to ensure that as little as possible stands in the way of successful completion of the work to be delegated.
At the same time you will find that your team of workers will also, once they get the hang of doing the things you have delegated to them, start becoming much more productive too, whilst enjoying these new challenges all the more.
Some of the things that will help you with active delegation include understanding basic leadership principles and learning that managing and leading are synonymous with delegating tasks.
A good manager who delegates, will be able to manage better and those entrusting new and interesting tasks will be more motivated and committed to their work - and an amazing win-win that works for all. - 31963
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