How to Become a Master Delegator
I’ve worked with dozens of new managers over the years, and nearly every one of them has struggled with the same thing: delegation.
It’s tough enough to move from being an individual contributor to being a manager, but that difficulty is compounded once you realize that becoming a better leader means relinquishing control and trusting your people to make more decisions.
If you’ve recently moved into a management role, it will be crucial for you to develop the skill of delegation.
Delegation is not merely a tactic to minimize your personal workload; it is one of the most effective ways to develop your people and give them stretch assignments to grow and improve.
Although it’s natural to worry about burdening your team by giving them more work than they can handle, many new managers end up delegating too little, which makes it more difficult to focus on your most important new responsibilities.
You can often tell if you’re not delegating enough by evaluating what type of work you’re completing and how much you have on your plate.
For example, if you keep canceling meetings or postponing important projects, that’s a sign you’re taking on too much responsibility. If you find yourself doing 50 percent of your old job (e.g. helping write reports, answering phones, or…
