Secrets of Successful Delegation Part 2
Have you tried the secrets of delegation we shared in our earlier blog? If not, or if you haven’t seen it yet, it can be read again here.
If you have been practising your delegation skills and are ready to move on to the next steps, here’s part 2…
Invite discussion
Don’t be tempted to think you can delegate by emailing a detailed request and leaving it to the delegate to get on with it. Let them know that you are happy to answer questions. Not only will this help them to build a clear picture of your requirements, it also reduces misunderstandings and the need for changes five minutes before the deadline.
Communicate!
Keep in touch to make sure everything is going to plan and they are comfortable with what they need to do. Make use of collaboration tools, meetings, instant messaging, shared folders or email – all can help.
Keep records
The technology available means there is little excuse for not knowing where someone else is working on a project. By using sites such as Dropbox, shared calendars, other file-sharing systems and technology, it should be possible for you, or another colleague, to pick up the task if necessary.
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