Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Effective delegation

  • Make sure team has a clear understanding of the results expected
  • team must have access to the resources needed to accomplish tasks
  • focus on the results expected from the team members rather than the details of how they do it
  • have a system to follow up to monitor progress
  • advice team members on how it when they are to let you know how they are progressing and when to seek advice
  • advice team on how progress will be measured and evaluated
  • encourage the team to speak freely without fear of criticism
  • give team members freedom to perform their work without over managing
  • encourage team members to make decisions within their level of authority
  • provide coaching when needed
  • encourage and be supportive of the team's suggestions