“Dynamic Delegation”

1. Delegation - What it is and isn't
2. Our Tendencies - High/Low Need for Control & Knowledge
3. Accountability and Responsibility
4. Group Discussion

  • Benefits of Delegation
  • What happens when people don't delegate

5. Group Discussion

  • Can everything be delegated?

6. Delegation Discussion

  • Open, Listen, Discuss Ideas, Agree on Actions

7. Importance of Agreement of Actions - Who Will Do What by When
8. Role Play - Skills Practice - Delegation Discussion
9. Determining Amount of Control, Autonomy to Give in Delegating
10. Matching the Variables - People, Task, Amount of Involvement/Control

  • Consider current tasks/projects to delegate
  • Consider Skills, Motivation, and Abilities of people
  • Consider Current Workload of people
  • Consider Development Goals of people
  • Consider Amount of Control/Autonomy to give based on Task and Person

11. Handling Trouble - Discussion and Mini-Case Studies

  • Lack of Skill/Knowledge - Confusion
  • Uncooperative/Resistant
  • Too Much on Their Plates
  • Takes No Action or Inappropriate Action
  • Doesn't Take Responsibility - Wants Constant Advice
  • Not Getting Along with Others on Project

12. Importance of Staying in Touch, Accountability, Checking Back
13. Setting Action Plan - Tasks/Projects, People, Control/Checkback