Delegate to Empower The Leadership Excellence Series 315

Delegation The process of transferring the responsibility for a specific task to another member and empowering that individual to accomplish the task effectively. 315 Delegate to Empower 1

 Lack of confidence  Fear  Vanity  Insecurity  Self-importance Barriers to Delegation 315 Delegate to Empower 2

Delegation Steps 1.Decide what to delegate 2.Decide who will do the task 3.Assign responsibility 4.Grant authority 5.Establish accountability 315 Delegate to Empower 3

Choose the Right People  Knowledgeable  Motivated  Able 315 Delegate to Empower 4

Communicate 1.Describe tasks/expected results 2.Agree on standards and timetables 3.Identify training needs 4.Identify resources 5.Prepare a report timetable 6.Specify authority 315 Delegate to Empower 5

Benefits of Delegation  More involved, empowered workforce  Increased productivity and quality  Reduced costs  More innovation  Greater commitment 315 Delegate to Empower 6