The Art of Delegation: Unleashing Potential, and Achieving More Through Others [eBook]
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favour of delegation, the painful truth is, many leaders don't delegate.
Five major reasons come to mind, as potential barriers to successful delegation. Here they are presented as thoughts...
"If more people are involved in the process of delivery, wouldn't that make me less needed/important?"
"I've tried to "release" tasks to people before, but found that I spent soo much time explaining what they needed to do, and correcting what they had done, that I gave up and just did it myself".
"No one is me, and that is my power, so when I allocate some tasks, they might miss the details that are important for success."
"Where do I find skilled people that I can easily commit key responsibilities to?"
"I don't know how to delegate. I've just always learnt to do the things that will benefit the team. Why can't everyone else adopt the same attitude?"
Until delegation is seen as an ally, and not a foe, she will not be correctly utilised by those who could do more by adopting her methods.
Through this work, I aim to provide a step-by-step guide on how to delegate effectively, addressing common misconceptions and obstacles. When done right, delegation frees leaders to focus on what truly matters and enhances their capacity to achieve more. Contrary to limiting beliefs, effective delegation is possible regardless of industry or team size. It’s not a sign of weakness but a strategy that, with proper oversight, can significantly boost overall productivity.
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favour of delegation, the painful truth is, many leaders don't delegate.
Five major reasons come to mind, as potential barriers to successful delegation. Here they are presented as thoughts...
"If more people are involved in the process of delivery, wouldn't that make me less needed/important?"
"I've tried to "release" tasks to people before, but found that I spent soo much time explaining what they needed to do, and correcting what they had done, that I gave up and just did it myself".
"No one is me, and that is my power, so when I allocate some tasks, they might miss the details that are important for success."
"Where do I find skilled people that I can easily commit key responsibilities to?"
"I don't know how to delegate. I've just always learnt to do the things that will benefit the team. Why can't everyone else adopt the same attitude?"
Until delegation is seen as an ally, and not a foe, she will not be correctly utilised by those who could do more by adopting her methods.
Through this work, I aim to provide a step-by-step guide on how to delegate effectively, addressing common misconceptions and obstacles. When done right, delegation frees leaders to focus on what truly matters and enhances their capacity to achieve more. Contrary to limiting beliefs, effective delegation is possible regardless of industry or team size. It’s not a sign of weakness but a strategy that, with proper oversight, can significantly boost overall productivity.
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favour of delegation, the painful truth is, many leaders don't delegate.
Five major reasons come to mind, as potential barriers to successful delegation. Here they are presented as thoughts...
"If more people are involved in the process of delivery, wouldn't that make me less needed/important?"
"I've tried to "release" tasks to people before, but found that I spent soo much time explaining what they needed to do, and correcting what they had done, that I gave up and just did it myself".
"No one is me, and that is my power, so when I allocate some tasks, they might miss the details that are important for success."
"Where do I find skilled people that I can easily commit key responsibilities to?"
"I don't know how to delegate. I've just always learnt to do the things that will benefit the team. Why can't everyone else adopt the same attitude?"
Until delegation is seen as an ally, and not a foe, she will not be correctly utilised by those who could do more by adopting her methods.
Through this work, I aim to provide a step-by-step guide on how to delegate effectively, addressing common misconceptions and obstacles. When done right, delegation frees leaders to focus on what truly matters and enhances their capacity to achieve more. Contrary to limiting beliefs, effective delegation is possible regardless of industry or team size. It’s not a sign of weakness but a strategy that, with proper oversight, can significantly boost overall productivity.