Delegation is a skill of which we have all heard-but which few understand. It can be used either as an excuse for dumping failure onto the shoulders of subordinates, or as a dynamic tool for motivating and training your team to realize their full potential. It underpins a style of management which allows your staff to use and develop their skills and knowledge to the full potential .Without delegation, you lose their full value. Delegation is primarily about entrusting your authority to others. This means that they can act and initiate independently, and that they assume responsibility with you for certain tasks. If something goes wrong, you remain responsible since you are the manager, the trick is to delegate in such a way that things get done but do not go (badly) wrong.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Definition
- Give the Delegated Employee Tools and Authority In Order to Get the Job Don
- Negotiation
- Learn How to Delegate
- Effective Delegation
- The Five Steps to Effective Delegation (14)
- Clues of Successful Delegation
- The Benefits of Delegation
- Benefits for the Manager
- Benefits for the Team of employees Who Performed the Tasks
- Benefits for the Business Itself
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text provides a comprehensive guide to delegation, exploring its definition, principles, practical application, and benefits for managers, teams, and the organization as a whole. It emphasizes the importance of equipping delegated employees with the necessary tools and authority, fostering effective communication and collaboration, and recognizing the contributions of individuals involved in delegation.
- Definition and significance of delegation
- Effective delegation strategies and processes
- Importance of empowering delegated employees
- Benefits of delegation for managers, teams, and the organization
- Building trust and communication in delegation relationships
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Definition: This section offers multiple perspectives on delegation, highlighting its core concepts, such as the transfer of authority and responsibility to subordinates. It emphasizes the essential role of delegation in empowering employees and multiplying managerial effectiveness.
- Give the Delegated Employee Tools and Authority In Order to Get the Job Don: This chapter stresses the importance of providing delegated employees with the necessary tools and authority to successfully complete their tasks. It encourages managers to relinquish control and empower their teams to make independent decisions, including budgeting and overtime authorization.
- Negotiation: Delegation involves a collaborative negotiation process. This section emphasizes the need for open communication and mutual agreement between managers and employees on task parameters, reporting schedules, and success criteria. It underscores the importance of obtaining employee input and consensus to ensure a workable delegation process.
- Learn How to Delegate: This chapter provides practical tips on effective delegation, including identifying the right tasks to delegate, selecting qualified employees, communicating clear instructions, and providing ongoing support and guidance. It highlights the importance of tailoring delegation approaches to individual preferences and ensuring employee understanding and acceptance of their assigned responsibilities.
- Effective Delegation: This chapter outlines a five-step process for effective delegation, encompassing planning, initiation, monitoring, evaluation, and rewarding. It stresses the importance of careful planning, ongoing monitoring, and recognizing employee efforts to ensure successful delegation outcomes.
- Clues of Successful Delegation: This chapter explores factors that contribute to successful delegation. It emphasizes the importance of managers having confidence in their team members, setting clear expectations, and establishing a supportive environment for delegation to thrive.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Delegation, authority, responsibility, empowerment, communication, collaboration, management, leadership, employee development, organizational efficiency, trust, teamwork, performance, success, benefits, strategies, processes.
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- Mohammed Ali Eltom (Autor:in), 2007, Effective Delegation. How to get the job done, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/69959
