As organization grow complex, duties and responsibilities across the workforce can become less well defined. Delegation is the key to efficiency, and benefits all.
Delegation involves entrusting another person with a task for which the delegator remains ultimately responsible. The basic issues involved in delegation are autonomy and control. You cannot always be the master of all, so here is the need of delegation. Delegation is not just telling your employee to answer a call or to fill out some paperwork for you. Delegation does not mean that you give an employee an easy task; rather, it is about assigning challenging jobs.
Why delegate? Whom to delegate?
Effective delegation helps to benefit you, your staff and you organization.
Delegate to boost staff morale, build confidence, and reduce stress.
Effective delegation involves the stimulus of increased responsibility and can provide a delegate with an enriched level of satisfaction as well as a greater sense of worth. Delegation is empowerment, and that is the mainspring of better work. |
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Trust and loyalty are the two pillars of delegation. Candidness and open effective communication are essential to sustain the two pillars and overcome personal barriers.
Respecting opinions is essential for a good delegator as it help the delegates believe in their capability and their suitability. Before delegating you must decide which tasks you could, or should, be delegating. The selection process involves assessing your time and that of your subordinates, and grouping and prioritizing activities.
Accountability is the key that links to delegation. It must be strictly and clearly defined so the delegates know their area of accountability. |
