What do you do if trust is lacking in your delegation efforts in Public Relations?

- Foster clear communication channels - Set expectations and provide regular updates - Demonstrate competence and reliability - Encourage open dialogue to address concerns - Reinforce collaboration for achieving shared goals - Prioritize transparency, communication, and accountability

The 1st step in assessing a situation like this is really to grasp team dynamics - are these people you hired, do they have preset expectations based on a previous manager, are you trying to change the way things have been done? Taking the history of the team into account can be a great way to analyze where problems might lie before you even connect with the team. Its important to go into these conversations with a clear understanding and overview of challenges.

Communicate Clearly: Ensure that communication is clear, open, and transparent with your team members. Clearly communicate expectations, responsibilities, deadlines, and goals when delegating tasks. Encourage team members to ask questions, seek clarification, and provide feedback to foster understanding and alignment. Build Relationships: Invest time and effort in building strong relationships with your team members based on mutual respect, transparency, and collaboration. Get to know each team member individually, understand their strengths, preferences, and concerns, and demonstrate empathy and support in your interactions.

Create a space where people know they can ask questions and raise issues without fear. This is a baseline to open dialogue that feels respectful, valuable, and honest.

Clear goals create clear accountability - set expectations down and ensure your team understands them just as clearly. When a team feels valued and heard, taking ownership comes easier than it teams that are overworked and scared that any mistake or mishap can cost them their jobs.

Timely recognition to those who deserve it triggers motivation and healthy competition among peers which reinforce trust in the leadership and helps accomplish goal’s success.