Power Tool: Delegating vs. Dumping

Challenge yourself to specifically identify what you do that absolutely, positively, under any circumstance, cannot be delegated to anyone else like:

Here are some tips for successful delegation that can help your direct reports succeed when they are most empowered:

Successful delegation takes time and energy, but it is worth it to help employees succeed, develop and meet expectations. We build the employee’s self-confidence and people who feel successful usually are successful.

Delegation vs. dumping comes up frequently when coaching managers and also when coaching their direct reports. It is important to challenge managers with questions like:

These questions might be useful throughout the coaching interaction.

Managers need to listen to their direct reports. Listen to what they say and ask questions. Be present. Good managers make mistakes but also learn from them.

Start with the result needed.