The Basics of Delegation Delegate (verb) - entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.
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n businesses of any scale, whether it be a large corporation with 100 employees or a two person operation, there ought to be delegation. Delegation can be a tricky thing to get right. Sometimes it may feel difficult to ask someone to complete a task in a specific way. On the other hand, maybe they aren’t able to complete the task at hand in a timely manner or with a certain quality to the end product. There are lots of things that can potentially go wrong when delegating but here’s how you can get it right.
1. It is okay to give up control If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with how much you have to do and you’re insistent on keeping it all on your to-do list, then it’s probably time to delegate. It is okay to relinquish your control to someone who may have more free time to take on that task. The key thing to remember is that it’s better to have someone assist you in getting tasks done on time than to struggle with finishing it yourself. 30 DAZZLE
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2. Selection is just as important The members on your team ought to be diverse and individually talented. Therefore, it’s up to you first to decide who will be best to delegate what tasks to. One person may be more analytically skilled while another might be more hands-on. It’d only make sense to delegate tasks that will fit their skillset and have them excel at what they’re doing. Mistakes may be made early on but once you’re familiar with who you’re working with, knowing who to give what should become a lot easier.
