Empowerment and DelegationSharing authority and responsibilities with others to move decision making and accountability downward through the organization, enable individuals to stretch their capabilities, learn, develop, while accomplishing the business unit’s strategic priorities.Delegates - Moves decision making and accountability downward through the organization by appropriately sharing responsibilities with others.Shares Responsibility - Delegates important areas of authority and responsibility in a manner that clarifies expectations while expanding the individual’s feelings of ownership and accountability; promotes risk taking.Provides Guidance - Provides appropriate amount of information, resources, and encouragement to support the individual’s and business unit’s success without undermining the individual’s full ownership of issues.Follows Up - Builds follow-up into delegations in order to monitor associate progress and issues.