Delegation Tips
This page brings together a special series of short, practical delegation tips, originally shared in a simple bulletin format and followed by leaders over an extended period of time.
The Daily Tips quickly became a valued resource for managers looking to delegate more effectively and lead with greater confidence.
Although the series has now come to an end, I’m pleased to say these tips are still highly relevant, well regarded and frequently referenced by leaders today. The fundamentals of good delegation don’t change, and each tip offers timeless practical guidance that can be applied immediately in day-to-day leadership situations.
I’m featuring this collection for you as an ongoing resource, drawing on my experience of working closely with executives and leadership teams.
I hope they continue to support you in developing stronger teams, greater clarity and more effective leadership.
Dave Stitt, MCC
Learning from liars
Bogus notions often spread like wildfire because they’re engineered to appeal. What if we harnessed the same principles for our worthy goal?
The three levels of delegation magnitude
Task, Process, Outcome: The first is delegation for beginners, while the other two offer real freedom for you and growth for your delegatee
It should hurt a bit …
Five quick criteria for things to delegate.
Are you hoarding accountability?
The company may be your baby, but to be set free you’re going to have to delegate something substantial.
On Theresa May and mindset
She ought to have been a wreck today, but she astonished everyone with a bit of self-deprecating fun. It says something about self-imposed limits.
‘Mummy, can I sail around the world? By myself?’
When I’m in danger of pigeon-holing people and defining their limits, I remember this remarkable story.
How to trust those around you
This scorecard lets you rank a person’s trustworthiness based on their competence, honesty, reliability and propensity to care.
The default mindset of mistrust
A perception of widespread incompetence is reflexive, and is often to do with protecting our comfort zones of control.
Three things make us happy at work
Forget treats and gimmicks, people love their work when they get three things from it: Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose.
Are you working a pay grade or two below you?
If you’re still dabbling in your juniors’ jobs, you’re clinging to your comfort zone, not leading.
Do you really know how you’re spending your week?
Leaders who feel swamped often have no real idea. Use this simple tool to identify what needs delegating.
What should I stop doing, and delegate?
What you least like doing. No, that’s not irresponsible.