Topic № 49
Delegation Skills for the Workplace

Managers need to be able to communicate clearly with their employees when delegating. They have to explain why an employee has been assigned a task, what the task is, and what the expectations are. All of this requires clear, effective oral and written communication skills.

Five steps to advance your managerial delegating:

- Prepare employees.
- Assign to appropriate employees.
- Don't assume employees understand.
- Avoid taking tasks back.
- Communicate openly with employees.

What are the 5 principles for effective delegation?

5 Principles of Effective Delegation:

1) Determine what you will delegate. Effective delegation begins with defining your responsibilities.
2) Choose the right person to delegate the task to.
3) Clarify the desired results.
4) Clearly define the employee's responsibility and authority as it relates to the delegated task.
5) Establish a follow up meeting or touch points.