101: Delegating Work
Delegating is not always as easy as it sounds. Many of us struggle with the “easier-to-do-it myself” trap. We feel that only we have the knowledge to complete certain projects. Or, we're hesitant to assign work that we ourselves enjoy doing.
Delegating done right allows for skill growth in employees, can take pressure off a time-strapped manager or supervisor, and creates a scenario in which a staffer feels like more of a recognized team player with more responsibilities.
Here are three ways to delegate to trusted co-workers:
Pick a person. A good match between the employee and task at hand is crucial. An article at MindTools.com suggests asking some of the following questions: How independent is this person? Does the person have time to take on more work? How do their interests or goals align with work proposed?
Communicate clearly. Lay out any boundaries to the project in advance. “You want to tell your employees if they're supposed to wait to be told what to do with each step or if they can go ahead on their own,” says an article at BusinessKnowledgeSource.com. Setting this up ahead of time will eliminate wasted work or missteps.
Provide coaching. “Some employees hesitate to ask questions,” says an article by Gregory P. Smith at CareerKnowHow.com. They don't want superiors to see them as weak. But monitoring your co-worker's progress and scheduling periodic meetings on the work keeps everyone on track. It strengthens their skill sets, boosts morale and makes for a better company overall.
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