Delegation know-how
Three reasons that Delegation is difficult
What are: Loss of control, perfectionism, lack of trust, fear of accountability, time constraints, being made replaceable, desire to maintain authority, lack of delegation skills, team overload, enjoyment of the task
A manager assigns a task to a capable employee but gives minimal guidance, trusting the employee to take ownership. The task is completed successfully, but not exactly how the manager envisioned.
What is delegation domination? (The employee completed the task, showing ownership, even though the manager's expectations weren't fully aligned.) Points awarded by the team on your left.
What is a common emotional barrier to delegation?
What is fear of losing control?
What is the common myth about delegation related to a manager’s workload
What is the myth that delegation means the manager is lazy
How does delegation benefit a manager’s time management?
What is it frees up time for higher-priority tasks
The most important quality that delegation relies on
What is trust
A leader delegates a task to a reliable team member but checks in frequently, providing additional direction along the way. The project is completed, but the team member feels micromanaged.
What is a partial disaster? (While the task was completed, the constant check-ins undermined trust and the team member's sense of ownership.) Points awarded by the team on your left.
How can perfectionism act as a barrier to effective delegation?
What is feeling that no one else can perform the task as well as you can
What is a common myth about the quality of work when a task is delegated?
What is the myth that delegating will always result in lower quality work
How does delegation contribute to team development?
What is it helps team members build new skills and gain experience
Why is it essential to match the task with the right person when delegating?
What is to ensure that the person has the appropriate skills and experience for the task
A manager delegates a high-priority task to a skilled employee with a heavy workload, but offers no extra resources. The employee delivers the task on time, but several other less urgent projects fall behind.
What is a mixed outcome? (The urgent task was completed, but the lack of resource allocation led to other important work being delayed.) Points awarded by the team on your right.
What is a frequent organizational barrier that prevents managers from delegating tasks?
What is a lack of trust in the team’s capabilities
true or false: 'Only senior leaders should delegate tasks in an organization'?
What is false
What is the primary organizational benefit of effective delegation?
What is increased efficiency and productivity
How does providing feedback throughout the delegation process improve outcomes?
What is it helps course correct and improves both the process and the individual’s development
A leader assigns a complex, high-visibility project to a junior team member to help them grow. The leader remains available for support but allows the junior team member to handle the project independently. The result is a moderately successful outcome, but with a few significant errors.
What is delegation domination? (Although there were errors, the delegation fostered growth and learning for the junior team member.) Points awarded by Laura.
How does lack of time prevent effective delegation?
What is the belief that it takes more time to teach someone than to do the task themselves
Why is the myth that ‘delegation equals dumping unwanted tasks’ harmful
What is it creates resentment and a lack of trust within the team
How does delegation foster better decision-making in an organization?
What is it empowers team members to take ownership and make informed decisions
What are the three elements that ensure accountability when delegating a critical task
What are clear ownership of the task, deadlines, and follow-up?
A manager delegates an important client presentation to a team of experts but steps back entirely to focus on another priority. The team delivers a solid presentation, but the client later raises concerns about misaligned messaging.
What is delegation disaster? (The manager's complete detachment led to a misalignment of expectations, which could have been avoided with minimal oversight.) Points awarded by Brian.
What are two internal fears that can make a leader avoid delegation, even when it is necessary?
What are fear of being replaced and fear of being held accountable if the task fails?
What is the myth related to delegation and personal value within an organization
What is the myth that delegating tasks makes you less valuable because you are doing less
What are two long-term benefits of delegation for a leader’s career development?
What are the ability to focus on strategic goals and the development of leadership in others