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Managers need to specify the constraints under which tasks will be performed. Every organization has rules and procedures, resource constraints and boundaries that limit the kind of action that can be taken. These should be made clear at the time of delegation of a task.
Managers must also specify precisely the level of initiative expected. No other oversight in the delegation process can cause more confusion than the failure to delineate clearly the expectations and the level of initiative expected or permitted.
- When you delegate, don’t shift the blame or take the credit.
- Unless you delegate tasks to your subordinates, your team will become inefficient and demoralized.
- Executives not only use all the brains they have, but also all they can borrow. If your team is confused or conflicting or tense, it is a sign of failing delegation
- Good delegation leads to higher efficiency. A clever man is the tool with which bad men work. Effective delegation leads to increased motivation. Sensible delegation develops the skills of your team.
- Some aspects of leadership are sensitive and should not be delegated. These include hiring, firing, pay issues and policy-making.