The Leadership Excellence Series Delegate to Empower 315

Delegation The process of transferring the responsibility for a specific activity or task from one person to another and empowering that individual to accomplish a specific goal. 1

Barriers to Delegation Lack of confidence Control Selfishness Insecurity Reluctance 2

Five Steps of Delegation Prioritize Match needs to availability and ability Knowledgeable Motivated Able 3

Five Steps of Delegation Assign responsibility Describe task and expectations Identify training needs Identify resources Empower/grant authority Establish accountability 4

Benefits of Delegation A more involved and empowered workforce Increased productivity and quality Reduced costs More innovation Greater commitment from team 5

Empower Your Team Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. – General George Smith Patton, Jr., United States Army officer 6