Delegation skills

Delegation skills are vital management skills which require two key skills - awareness of what level of control that is wanted and needed, which needs high levels of self-awareness.

Key principles of delegation

Key principles of delegation are:

1. Clarify the task(s) you want to delegate.

2. Choose the best/right delegate for the task.

3. Provide training if necessary

3. Communicate thoroughly. See: Communication skills

4. Make sure your delegate has necessary authority.

5. Provide sincere praise and feedback as you go.

Delegation skills articles

• Delegation Skills, SkillsYouNeed.com

• How To Delegate Effectively: 9 Tips For Managers, Harvard Business School online

• Delegating Work: Discover the 5 Principles for Success and Delegate Like a Pro by Marc Cote, Master Leadership & Executive Coach

• Delegation Types and Skills for Delegation Examples, Indeed.com

See also

• Organizational skills