The Art of Delegating for Leaders
The Art of Delegating for Leaders
One of the major issues observed among managers at all levels is their inability to delegate. To grow as a leader, delegation is a skill one must have. Simply put, there is a risk of getting overburdened and slowed down if one can't delegate duties and responsibilities to others.?
Delegation is the act of transferring authority to another individual to carry out tasks. Distribution and delegation are one of the most important leadership qualities.
According to research conducted by Garvin, many leading businesses, including Google and Facebook, recruit talent by fostering a flexible management culture where authority is transferred, and subordinates are largely involved in decision-making.
One of the most vital and challenging skills required to progress, succeed, and prosper as a leader in the corporate world is delegation. A Gallup analysis of the entrepreneurial skills of 143 CEOs on the Inc. 500 index revealed that companies led by leaders who effectively delegate responsibilities grow faster, yield more profit, and generate more employment.
Delegation helps in team empowerment, trust-building, and boosting efficiency. Leaders who delegate among their teams gain strength and faith in both themselves and others. Delegation strengthens relationships and establishes trust, thus enabling growth and success. So, to make the team members enthusiastic about coming to work every day, delegation is a must. In fact, in a survey conducted by Stanford University, 35% of CEOs acknowledged they need to strengthen their delegation skills, while 37% stated that they are actively striving to enhance their delegation skills.
However, delegation is not always easy. If we over delegate, we risk burdening our subordinates and making them feel unappreciated. On the other hand, if we under-delegate, we might end up feeling buried under a mountain of trivial tasks.
According to a statistic from the late London Business School professor John Hunt, about 30% of managers think they can delegate effectively, and only 33% of them are regarded as effective delegators by their team. Delegation is a crucial management technique that many fail to perform properly.
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Then, how can we achieve the perfect balance? Here are five keys to effectively delegating work:
Delegation is truly a powerful tool that can do wonders for businesses if properly executed. It has many benefits, such as:
Delegation can seem boring if we are only delegating projects and activities. It turns into art when we delegate the right mindset too. This is one of the traits that makes outstanding leaders. It's a win-win situation where everyone gains knowledge and feels more in control.
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