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Why is this important?
Delegation is one of the most important of all management skills. Delegation saves you time, helps develop your people and can seriously motivate your team. Conversely, poor delegation will cause you and your colleagues frustration and confusion, and may lead to you or your team failing to complete the project or task efficiently. Delegation is certainly a management skill that's worth improving. Delegated tasks must be:
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Specific
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Measurable
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Achievable and agreed
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Realistic and reasonable
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Timed
Can you think of managers who delegate so successfully that they actually motivate their team? Maybe you can think of others who avoid any form of delegation and, as a result, produce mediocre results?
How O" can help you
Good delegation skills can be learnt and must be practised. At O" we can help you develop the necessary skills in a range of delegation techniques including how to:
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define the task
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select the right individual for the right task
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clearly communicate your reasons for delegating
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define what outcome is needed and by when
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decide if the individual need additional resources
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give constructive feedback on results
These skills can be learnt through a short programme of 1-2-1 individual coaching or a bespoke one day training course.
The benefits to you
Improving delegation skills helps people become better managers and leaders. They achieve more, ensure that tasks and projects are completed on time and within budget, motivate their employees better and drive performance and productivity.
Are all your managers delegating effectively?
Do your managers and employees always deliver on time and complete essential projects/tasks as requested?
If you have answered "no" to any of the above questions, contact Robin Johnson or Philip Perry at O" Consulting on 0845 260 7700 or email info@o-consulting.com
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