Expert Insights on Delegation

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Simplification as a Habit
  1m 44s
  Maintaining focus on essential; high-value tasks requires making simplification not an event but a habit. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Becoming A More Effective Delegator
  2m 9s
  You don't get better by delegating more—you get better by delegating more effectively. That means talking with employees about their responsibilities and yours. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Keys to Effective Delegation
  3m 22s
  Delegate results; not methods or tasks. Explain the context and what the outcome should be; but not how to get there. Agree on resources and a general approach. Then ask how they feel about it. Agree on how and how often you will be informed of progress. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Training Through Delegating
  3m 10s
  It’s generally easier to do something yourself than to hand it off to someone else to do – particularly if you’ve been doing the task well for a long time and you’re a Type A personality. But if you don’t learn to delegate; Cheryl Gray says; the people under you won’t grow. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Delegating
  4m 45s
  Delegate to team members according to their capabilities; with checkpoints and milestones. Define what needs to be done; but not how. Depending on his or her experience; let the team member bring you a recommendation; options; or baseline information. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Remember ASKART before Assigning People
  40s
  If you know a person’s Attitudes; Skills; and Knowledge (ASK); you know what Activities; Roles; and Tasks (ART) you can assign to that person where he or she can succeed. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Delegate: Give the What and the Why
  1m 59s
  Effective delegation requires not only delegating to the best person for the work but also ensuring that person understands the importance of the work and your expectations. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Do You have Any Questions?
  3m 57s
  Typically; when you tell someone to do something; you end by asking; “Do you have any questions?” and they say “No.” Instead; ask; “What are you going to do first?” or; “What am I expecting?” Also; break long assignments into pieces with short deadlines. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Delegation: Use the Wince Conversation
  3m 6s
  When you delegate; ask the person to explain back what they will do; and how they want you to be if they go off track and you need to step in. Then repeat what they say. This makes it easier for you to confront people when they do go off track. You wince and remind them. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  How to Delegate Tasks and Empower Others
  4m 44s
  Do you really understand how to empower your team? Liz Wiseman explains how to relinquish control and let others take over. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  How to Delegate
  3m 28s
  Managers need to learn to delegate, otherwise they never have time to think strategically. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Better Delegation
  4m 27s
  Better delegation starts with overcoming the primary reason you avoid it in the first and then reframing what delegation is all about. FREE ACCESS
• 13.  Delegation Equals Freedom
  2m 52s
  Because women are taught that they can do everything themselves, they often don't want to delegate. What they may not realize, however, is that delegation gives them the support they need. FREE ACCESS
• 14.  Admit That You’re a Micromanager and Kick the Habit
  5m 14s
  Micromanaging might feel good, but letting go yields stronger, smarter employees and better results. FREE ACCESS