What is Delegation?

Описание: Delegation is an essential management skill that involves assigning tasks, and responsibilities to team members.

Manager’s delegates specific tasks, or projects to team members based on their skills, expertise, and availability.

This video is an introduction to the various aspects, however for a better understanding please check out the links from the "Additional Reading" section below and continue on your learning journey.

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Video Content

0:00 - Introduction to Delegation
0:39 - Advantages of Delegation

1:19 - 4 steps to Delegation
Step 1: Identify tasks to be delegated.
Step 2: Consider the team's skills, experience, and workload.
Step 3: Clearly communicate expectations, including the task's importance and expected outcomes.
Step 4: Provide adequate support, including resources and guidance.

2:42 - Conclusion

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Came across a great saying:
“Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”
– Jessica Jackley

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Additional Reading:
Delegation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delegation

Effectively Delegating Tasks: Best Practices
https://www.wrike.com/blog/delegating...

Successful Delegation
https://www.mindtools.com/aru27rv/suc...

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