Agenda
Why we need to delegate
The Benefits
The Obstacles
Strategic Delegation When, Whom, and What
• Best Practices• Replay the Skit and Conclude
Why we need to delegate
MBA Students – the leaders of tomorrow
What is delegation?
Delegation is a powerful tool
Many short-term sacrifices
But far more long-term gains
Organizational Benefits
The Bottom-line
Long-term Sustainability
Better Decisions
Improved Productivity
Enhanced Communication
2008 Survey of German companies
Individual Benefits
Never enough time to do it all
Prioritize
Focus on the critical activities
Build a Successor – Get Promoted
Empower your people
Obstacles to Delegation
Obstacles related to the Organization
Lack of confidence in management direction
Low tolerance for learning curve
Risk adverse
Obstacles to Delegation
Obstacles related to the Manager
You believe you’re better or faster
You’re reluctant to relinquish control
You’re too busy
You believe your staff are too busy
You don’t know how
Obstacles to Delegation
Obstacles related to the Subordinate
Lack of self-confidence
Fear of making a mistake
Belief that risks exceed rewards
Fear of lack of support
Preparing To Delegate
When to delegate From the aspects of managers or situations
Whom to delegate to From the aspects of subordinates
What to delegate From the aspects of tasks
When To Delegate?
Contingency theory Position power Relationship with employees Importance of tasks Time constrains
Whom To Delegate to?
Telling
Selling
Participating
Delegating
Follow
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Willin
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Follower Capability
+ Employee workload
What To Delegate?
Structured task Target, procedures and solutions, measurable
Upcoming responsibilities
Important tasks
Employee is in the Center of Delegation
Willingness Capability
High position power
Good manager – employee relationship
Upcoming responsibilities
Employee workloadUpcoming responsibilities
How to Delegate
Assess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the people that you wish to delegate to
Frame the responsibilities that you wish to delegate
Discuss the delegated task with the employee
Develop a plan of action to complete the delegated tasks
Implement the plan of action
Monitoring Delegation Consistent monitoring
Supervision leads to positive outcomes
Monitoring will reinforce the significance of the task
Evaluating Delegation
Evaluate your employee’s strengths and weaknesses
Growth and improvement in the future
Reward such as praise, recognition, a bonus, or promotion
Leaders today are often measured by the successes of those on their teams.