315 The Leadership Excellence Series Delegate to Empower

 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 Delegation

 Lack of confidence  Control  Selfishness  Insecurity  Reluctance 2 Barriers to 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 Five Steps of Delegation

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

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 Empower Your Team