HOW TO MONITOR PROGRESS OF DELEGATES For delegation to be successful it is vital to havean effective and responsive system of controls. Use them to monitor delegates and the progress of the assignments. Working With Controls A good monitoring system consists of a rein and tight hand. You can always […]
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HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE BRIEFING Once you have reached an agreement in principle, refine the brief and organize a detailed briefing meeting. Select your approach carefully, since the outcome of the meeting is vital to the success of the partnership between delegator and delegate. Communicating a Brief The delegator’s primary […]
HOW TO SECURE A BRIEF AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE Agreeing a brief in principle with your proposed delegate involve contributions from both sides. You must motivate the delegate and confirm their suitability, while the delegate has to understand the brief and consider whether they can take on the task. Using The […]
HOW TO PREPARE A BRIEF When planning a brief, first define your objective and compile a full checklist to ensure that all the individual aspects of a task are included. The more complete the final brief, the more confident you can be that the task will be successfully executed. Defining […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR A TASK It is very important to choose the right person for a task in hand. The first few times, it will be a case of trial and error, but before long you should lean how better assess the skills, and therefore the […]
BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP TO OVERCOME PERSONAL BARRIERS Frankness, openness, and effective communication are essential to successful delegation, helping to build and sustain trust and overcome many personal barriers. You can reinforce trust and nurture mutual esteem through careful management. Communicating Well When managers keep knowledge to themselves,communicate sporadically and […]
RECOGNIZING AND DEALING WITH BARRIERS TO DELEGATION Managers often find delegation difficult. Barriers preventing delegation are often based on negative feelings of insecurity and mistrust. The gains achieved through overcoming these feelings and beginning to trust will far outweigh any positive losses. Doing It Yourself As a manger, you […]
HOW TO HANDLE OTHER PEOPLE’S DECISIONS Most decisions are delegated downwards and involve subordinates. Although final responsibility remains with the delegator, remember that you are responsible for the success of your own performance when asked to undertake and complete a task. Coping With Delegation If a superior delegates a […]
KEYS TO EFFECTIVE DELEGATION Effective delegation is ultimately predicated on ensuring that a company’s workforce is sufficiently talented and motivated to take on the responsibilities that are delegated to them. New entrepreneurs often have difficulty figuring out what king of workers to hire. If the wrong people are hired, they […]
HOW TO MINIMIZE RISKS WHEN MAKING DECISIONS Most decisions contain a degree of uncertainty. Use your own judgment and experience to remove as much doubt as possible from a situation. Think through the consequences of your actions, be prepared to compromise, and consider timing carefully. Assessing the Consequences Making […]
