Unit Commanders Course Delegating Authority Civil Air Patrol Unit Commanders Course Delegating Authority

“The art of delegation is absolutely key” Introduction “The art of delegation is absolutely key” -- Sir Richard Branson Before showing next slide, ask students how they define delegation of authority 2

Can you: Define delegation of authority? Explain the relationship between authority and responsibility? Discuss the benefits of delegating authority? Discuss the “when, what and who” of delegating authority? Describe the action steps to effective delegation of authority? Describe the pitfalls to avoid when delegating? 3

What do you think delegation means?

What’s the relationship between authority and responsibility? Don’t worry, I’ve got this.

Shall we play a little A 2 3 Delegation Poker?

Discussion

When done right, delegating authority develops and empowers. Conclusion When done right, delegating authority develops and empowers. “If you delegate tasks, you create followers. If you delegate authority, you create leaders.” -- Craig Groeschel

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