Managers are responsible for getting things done through other people. you need to accomplish assigned goals by delegating responsibility and authority to others. Empowering others through delegation is one of the most powerful managerial tools for increasing productivity.
Managers delegate by transferring authority and responsibility for work to employees. Delegation empowers employees to achieve goals by allowing them to make their own decisions about how to do a job. Delegation also helps develop employees for promotion opportunities by expanding their knowledge, job capabilities, and decision-making skills. Delegation frequently is depicted as having four key components:
- Allocation of duties. Before a manager can delegate authority, the tasks and activities that need to be accomplished must be explained.
- Delegation of authority. Delegation is the process of transferring authority to empower a subordinate to act for you as a manager.
- Assignment of responsibility Managers should assign responsibility to the empowered employee for performing the job adequately.
- Creation of accountability. Managers should hold empowered employees responsible for properly carrying out their duties. This includes taking responsibility for the completion of tasks assigned to them and also being accountable to the manager for the satisfactory performance of that work.
ACTION POINT: Develop your strongest team members through delegation.
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