Effective Delegation

Clear, timely and purposeful delegation can boost the productivity of individuals, teams and organisations, yet many managers find themselves lacking the skills or the confidence to do it well. This practical Effective Delegation course provides an insight into what to delegate, when, to whom and how. It will also provide coaching and development techniques that you can put into practice immediately, as the ability to provide clear support and feedback is fundamental to delegating effectively.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE DELEGATION?

One of the biggest barriers to organisational success is not having the right people doing the right tasks at the right time. As a result of this, time and resources are wasted and staff morale is depleted.

Effective delegation can overcome these issues by making sure line managers are maximising potential and productivity of their team, making the organisation more cost effective. When it is planned and executed effectively, delegation enables organisations to tap into existing talent and making efficient use of their most valuable resource, their people. This in turn will maximise staff morale and retention.

Simple to arrange and highly effective - you can choose to run this course exactly as described or we can create a customised solution that meets your specific needs.

As a general rule, if you have four or more employees with similar learning needs, an in-company programme will be the most efficient and cost-effective choice for you. Learning is usually delivered at your premises.

Our specialist facilitators are experts in their respective fields, and can tailor our existing courses to suit the specific needs of your organisation - or alternatively, design courses and programmes that are entirely bespoke, crafted in response to the unique requirements of your business.

WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED ON THIS COURSE?

• Defining delegation with reference to benefits for the individual, manager and organisation
• Describing the links between delegation and motivation and their influence on the role of the manager
• Identifying an appropriate task to delegate from your current workload and developing a model-based objective for completion
• Nominating potential delegates to complete the task and formulating a communication strategy for them
• Employing a seven step process for briefing in a chosen task to maximise efficient and effective completion
• Selecting an appropriate management style and control method for the chosen task
• Planning a feedback session based on a delegated task
• Generating options for future development opportunities to motivate and develop individuals
• Practicing delegation of a task using methods covered in a face-to-face environment
• Identifying a range of strategies to deal with common issues arising within the delegation process

By attending this course you will gain:

• the ability identify relevant tasks for delegation and provide an appropriate rationale
• the know-how to effectively delegate a task using a systematic and proven seven step model
• strategies to identify and overcome the barriers to effective delegation
• skills to deliver motivational and developmental feedback to enhance future performance
• the flexibility to adopt an appropriate management style to maximise motivation and minimise risk

The ability to delegate is one of the key indicators of an effective leader. This delegation course is suited to managers, supervisors and team leaders across all sectors, who need a better understanding of how and when to delegate. The course is aimed at newer managers, or those without formal training, who would like to learn delegation best practice. This course is less suitable for experienced managers, or those with no direct reports or authority to delegate.