Managers and Leaders are still getting Delegation wrong


Managers and Leaders are still getting Delegation wrong. Simply because Delegation is not understood in its entirety. 

Delegation isn’t just about assigning tasks.
It’s about transferring ownership with clarity, context, and trust.

Too often, leaders think delegation means telling someone, “Do This” with an optional addition of "Like This"

But delegation actually means:
- Defining the outcome, not prescribing the method
- Providing enough context so the person understands the why behind the task
- Giving decision-making authority, not just execution responsibility
- Staying available for guidance, not micromanagement
- Creating space for the person to grow through the work
- Being a Mentor and Coach to your team rather than a Tyrant 

Delegation done right builds capability, confidence, and culture.

Delegation done wrong creates confusion, dependency, and disappointment.

Delegation done right also frees up your time and you can become the proverbial manager who 'doesn't do any work' :) 

In fact, that's the only way you free up your time to work on your own upward movement and upskilling 

It’s not about getting things off your plate.

It’s about building a team that doesn’t need to be told what’s on the plate.

And as scary as it might sound, it's about building a team that doesn't need you. 

#LeadershipDevelopment #TeamEmpowerment #ManagerAsCoach #CoachHemant #UncomfortableCoach #HighPerformanceTeams


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