Delegating also can be a two-way street, with the supervisor
not necessarily realizing that he or she can and should delegate
more. “Given today’s pace of life and volume of responsibilities
and related activities, those who cannot delegate will perish,”
says one senior executive at a small company. “On the flip side,
those who are unable to help their supervisor determine if what
they delegate is meaningful (i.e., is a priority) will become buried
and ineffective. Delegation is a matter of priority setting on both
ends.”
Delegation requires crystal clear communication so that people
know precisely what is expected of them.
Ways to Improve Delegating
• Surround yourself with good people.
• Clearly articulate the strategy and direction.
• Make sure people understand that message.
• Check to make sure they have the proper tools and
information to execute.
• Let them do their jobs.
Tough management requires letting go at all levels of management.
When given the opportunity, managers generally will rise
to the challenge.