Capture the Full Potential of DelegationThe Secret Is in the Preparation

Done properly, delegation is one of the most powerful weapons in the manager's arsenal. Done poorly, it results in untold problems later on and no small amount of lost productivity, momentum, and effectiveness.

When delegation is unsuccessful, it's usually before insufficient care was given to the preparation phase of delegation. Indeed, I'm struck by how many online guides on effective delegation don't even mention a preparation process.

In my judgment, however, the preparation phase is even more important than the execution phase. When preparation is done properly, making the actual delegation is teed up for success. Without that preparation, delegation is typically performed in a "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants"fashion. And that approach is fraught with endless possibilities for miscommunication or confusion about expectations.

Therefore, in this episode I offer an eight-point checklist for making proper preparation for delegation. The checklist is workable in any delegation situation and in any type of organization.

A transcript of today's podcast can be downloaded at https://www.upsizeyourleadership.com/episodes.

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