Of course, the natural inclination depends on the type of style you have, when engaging and entrusting others. It also depends on a number of other contextual factors, but all things being equal, answer C provides a great platform for practice for delegation at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe concept of delegation is to both unburden your and entrust another, thereby building further trust in a work or private relationship. This method allows for the establishment of higher quality outcomes due to a lesser workload on individuals and a shared responsibility which strengthens ties.<\/b><\/p>\nSTART SMALL<\/b><\/h3>\n
At work, start handing over small duties and tasks to people that you trust, and whom you know have the right skill set for it.<\/p>\n
This approach is very simplistic yet effective because it teaches you that your colleagues are capable of more than you may be aware of, in practical day-to-day spheres, and too, or even exceeding expectations and standards you may have for yourself!<\/p>\n
CAST A WIDER NET<\/b><\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re not getting the results you need from delegating, perhaps you ought to cast a wider net.<\/p>\n
Look at the scope of contact you\u2019ve had with colleagues and take the time to consider whether you may be missing more relevant and experienced people to successfully complete your handover task.\u00a0Sometimes it\u2019s simply a matter of switching the scene.<\/i><\/p>\n
Motivate with Meaning<\/b>
\nIf you fear to receive an uninspired or begrudging response when delegating, it\u2019s time to get your purpose very clear so you can present the task with confidence!<\/p>\n
Before approaching the delegated party, take a moment to yourself to privately write down why this task matters, what it means to you and others, how the outcome will positively affect the project and any other tangible meanings. This helps provide a cause for motivation and contribution, leading to a positive interaction\u00a0(and outcome!).<\/i><\/p>\nOFFER YOUR EXPERTISE<\/b><\/h3>\n
Evaluate staff skills and your own. Where are project team-members struggling or suffering? What tasks are you reluctant to do? Certainly, there\u2019s opportunity for a trade-off\/bartering style arrangement for cyclical jobs on a repeat basis.<\/p>\n
Be honest with yourself about what your strengths are and ask your colleagues to be frank about their assets too. Get a clear understanding of \u2018who has what\u2019 (and when), so you can maximise the exchange of skills effectively and directly.<\/p>\n
REFINE THE SCOPE OF WORK<\/b><\/h3>\n
Make it crystal clear. What\u2019s the purpose? What\u2019s the objective? If you don\u2019t understand the scope of work and its intricacies \u2013 your delegated party will understand even less.<\/p>\n
Get your ideas, knowledge and comprehension on tasks clear for yourself first, enabling you to direct effectively.<\/p>\n
INSPIRE WITH INCENTIVE<\/b><\/h3>\n
Incentives can be encouragement, support, praise or other forms of acknowledgement and validation. Believe it or not \u2013 no matter how old we get we still all crave recognition and reward.<\/p>\n
Rewards need not be physical or material, they could be public praise, a pat on the back, sharing a coffee or simply animating your appreciation for a person. If you can demonstrate gratitude for good work, often, good work becomes great \u2013 all due to incentives.<\/p>\n
DEVISE PROCESSES<\/b><\/h3>\n
Make life easier for you and your delegates. Create streamlined functional processes for repeat tasks and deliverables that eventually become a transferable knowledge base for others to benefit from too. Keep your project on-track and aligned to expectations with this practical process tip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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