Who Does What
This term describes assigning responsibility for a task to another person
What is delegation?
Delegation helps managers free up this resource.
What is time?
Always provide this when delegating a task.
What is clear instructions?
Trust is built through this type of feedback
What is constructive feedback?
Delegation helps reduce this common managerial issue.
What is burnout?
As part of delegation, this term describes when leaders need to identify support team members will need and assign responsibility.
What is ownership?
The first step in effective delegation is identifying this.
What is the right task to delegate?
Never delegate tasks without considering this factor.
What is employee capability?
Lack of trust often leads to this harmful behavior.
What is micromanaging?
Effective delegation improves this metric in teams.
What is productivity?
True or False: You can delegate accountability.
False
Name one reason managers hesitate to delegate.
What is fear of losing control?
True or False: Delegation means dumping unwanted tasks.
False
Delegation can improve trust if managers do this consistently.
What is recognize achievements?
Name two consideration factors when matching the right person with the right task.
What is capability and motivation
Name one type of task you should never delegate.
What is strategic decision-making?
This leadership style often struggles most with delegation.
What is micromanagement?
Name one “Do” for successful delegation.
What is setting deadlines?
Name one sign an employee is ready for more responsibility.
What is consistent performance?
Delegation allows managers to focus on these tasks.
What are high-value strategic tasks?
When considering how best to leverage your team members, what 4 qualifications should you consider when delegating?
What is their capabilities, development needs, motivators and availability?
Delegation is most effective when combined with this practice.
What is clear communication?
Name 5 interaction essentials needed for having successful delegation conversations
What is Open, Clarify, Develop, Agree and Close?
This term describes giving employees freedom to make decisions.
What is empowerment?
Poor delegation often results in this costly outcome.
What is missed deadlines?