Delegating with Confidence and Structure

Overview

Delegation is often seen as a challenge for managers, particularly when faced with employee resistance or uncertainty about assigning tasks to the right person with the right skills.

This half-day session aims to review, evaluate and discuss what effective delegation really is and the benefits it brings to both managers and employees. You will explore practical ways to reduce resistance to delegation by adopting a simple yet effective structure that ensures delegation is clear, purposeful and successful.

Content:

• What delegation is and is not – the true purpose of delegation.
• Benefits of delegation for you and the team.
• 70% Rule of when to delegate.
• The Delegation Paradox.
• Trust and delegation.
• Who to delegate to and why.
• What to say and not say during a delegation conversation.
• The ABCD of delegation – a structured approach to delegation.

This course will enable you to

• Explain the purpose of delegation and describe the benefits for both managers and employees.
• Identify common barriers to effective delegation, including resistance and outline strategies to overcome them.
• Clarify the manager’s role and responsibilities in the delegation process.
• Apply a structured approach to delegation.
• Demonstrate effective delegation techniques through practical exercises or discussion.

Who is the Course aimed at

Any manager, which includes: experienced managers looking to update their learning and skills in delegating to their team; managers/team leaders who are experiencing a few team problems with delegation and looking for some practical skills; new managers who are curious to know how to get the most from their team.