Most of the workforce can agree on the importance of effective delegation. The challenge is putting it into action on a consistent basis. There are many valuable resources and concepts when it comes to the philosophy of delegation. Many of the resources out there explain the benefits of delegation; this is helpful for leaders to understand the importance of utilizing delegation tactics in their leadership styles/organizations. However, the difference in understanding the importance of utilizing delegation tactics and implementing them is the barrier leaders face when it comes to effective delegation.
Even with all the delegation resources available to leaders, it can be hard to know where to start, what to concentrate on, and how to move the meter in the right direction in order to measure the success of workload management. An important golden rule of delegation is to make it purposeful for all parties involved. There are two questions to ask that will ensure you are delegating the right tasks to the right people: