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Here's how you can enhance delegation through self-awareness.

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Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your emotions and those of others. In the workplace, EI is a valuable skill for effective delegation. When you're aware of your emotional strengths and weaknesses, you can better identify which tasks to delegate and to whom. Enhancing delegation through self-awareness means recognizing your feelings towards certain tasks, understanding how these emotions affect your work, and using this knowledge to improve team dynamics and productivity.

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Anooja Sodhi

Customer Experience Professional, ICF-Associate Certified Coach, Co-author of Coaching Mantras
Omkar Dandekar

Digital Transformation ? M&A Strategist ? Investor ? Banking ? Finance ? Insurance ? Agile Program/Project Manager
Hitesh Manchanda, PMP?

Associate Director leading medical writing and clinical trial transparency initiatives at Syneos Health

1 Know Thyself

To delegate effectively, you must first have a deep understanding of your competencies and limitations. Self-awareness in emotional intelligence involves recognizing your emotional reactions to various tasks. You might find certain tasks tedious or outside your skill set. Acknowledging these feelings allows you to identify which responsibilities you should pass on to others who might be more excited or skilled in those areas. This not only frees up your time for tasks that suit you better but also empowers your team by entrusting them with responsibilities they are adept at handling.

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Anooja Sodhi

Customer Experience Professional, ICF-Associate Certified Coach, Co-author of Coaching Mantras
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Delegation involves aspects like trust, knowing yourself, understanding your leadership style & being vulnerable. -Trust is most important. Trust within team, your trust on your team & their trust on you -Assess & acknowledge your strengths & weaknesses. This helps in delegating tasks better -Understand the strengths & weaknesses of your team. Have a dialogue with your team to know what are their skills, interests, & development areas -Be aware of your managerial/leadership style -Be vulnerable. Open to feedback & suggestions -Ensure the skills of the team are being developed/upgraded. Prepare them for the next level -Develop emotional intelligence, self awareness,& empathy -Reflect on what went wrong or right in a delegated task

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Omkar Dandekar

Digital Transformation ? M&A Strategist ? Investor ? Banking ? Finance ? Insurance ? Agile Program/Project Manager
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Knowing yourself is fundamental for effective delegation. By understanding your own strengths, weaknesses, and work preferences, you can delegate tasks that don't align with your core skills, allowing you to focus on what you do best. This self-awareness also helps in recognizing any biases or preferences that may affect your delegation decisions. By being aware of these factors, you can delegate more fairly and effectively, ensuring that tasks are assigned based on team members' strengths and development needs, rather than personal preferences.

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2 Assess Others

Understanding the emotional capabilities of your team is just as crucial as understanding your own. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your colleagues by observing their reactions to different situations. This insight allows you to delegate tasks to individuals who display the emotional qualities needed for those specific responsibilities. Someone who shows patience and attention to detail might excel at complex tasks, while another with high energy and enthusiasm might be perfect for client-facing duties.

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Hitesh Manchanda, PMP?

Associate Director leading medical writing and clinical trial transparency initiatives at Syneos Health
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Self-awareness enhances delegation by recognizing team members' strengths and weaknesses, ensuring tasks are well-matched. Implementing assessment and feedback mechanisms, such as performance reviews, provides insights into abilities. This helps delegate tasks aligned with strengths, fostering performance and job satisfaction. Understanding diverse skills promotes synergy and effective collaborations. Tailored development plans address individual needs, boosting growth and satisfaction. Recognizing and utilizing strengths builds trust and respect, leading to higher morale, motivation, and commitment to team goals.

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3 Communicate Clearly

Clear communication is the cornerstone of successful delegation. When you are self-aware, you can identify the best approach to communicate with each team member. Some might prefer direct instructions, while others thrive with a more collaborative approach. Your awareness of your own communication style and emotional triggers can help you tailor your message in a way that is both clear and considerate, ensuring that delegated tasks are understood and accepted without resistance.

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Chinekwu Oreh, PhD

Global Health Specialist| Governance & Accountability Expert | Youth Development Advocate | Author & Thought Leader | Founder, THAG Foundation | SDG 3, 4 & 5 Champion
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Assumptions is the lowest form of knowledge. One of the reasons why delegation fails is that the person delegating might make assumptions. He might assume that the person tasks are being assigned to understands the expectations. However, as a self aware leader, you shouldn't leave these to assumptions. Pay careful attention to the best communication strategy that works for your team members and to avoid ambiguity, you could get them to paraphrase instructions, just to ensure the instructions are clear.

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4 Trust and Support

Trust is a two-way street that requires you to believe in your team's capabilities and for them to feel supported by you. By being emotionally intelligent, you can build trust by showing empathy and understanding towards your team's challenges. Offer support and be ready to step in with guidance if needed, but also allow them the autonomy to complete tasks in their own way. This balance demonstrates your trust in their abilities and fosters a positive, collaborative environment.

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5 Reflect Regularly

Regular reflection on your delegation process is vital. Consider how your emotions influenced the decisions you made and the outcomes that followed. Did you delegate a task because you were avoiding it due to stress? How did the team member handle the responsibility? Use this self-reflection to adjust your delegation strategy, ensuring that it is always aligned with the strengths and motivations of both you and your team.

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Anne Lott
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It's so important to be self-aware when delegating work and to reflect regularly on the delegation process. I have delegated work when I felt overwhelmed, but if I had controlled my stress levels and if I'd had more motivation, I could have gotten the work done myself without delegating and putting more work on others. Sometimes delegation is preferable if you could use your time better on other work, but it's crucial that you regularly assess what's best ymfor your team when delegating.

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6 Empower Growth

Finally, use delegation as a tool for growth—both for yourself and your team members. When you're self-aware, you can delegate tasks that challenge your team in a positive way, promoting their development. This not only helps build their skills but also demonstrates your confidence in their potential. As you grow in self-awareness, you'll become more adept at recognizing opportunities for empowerment, which can lead to increased satisfaction and productivity for the entire team.

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1 Know Thyself

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1 Know Thyself

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4 Trust and Support

5 Reflect Regularly

6 Empower Growth

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