Many superiors delegate less than they should. Delegation of your responsbilit to your subordinates will increase your overall productivity and efficiency:-
- Decide whether you want to delegate.
- Decide to whom you want to delegate.
- Weigh, whether the person you want to delegate to, has the requisite skills and background knowledge?
- Brief the person the task. Define exactly what he is responsible for. Clarify objectives and decide on deadlines.
- Motivate your subordinate to act independently and to make his own decisions by stressing the results.
- Allow him to perform the task. Offer him your help when needed, but don't be intrusive. Be flexible and open-minded about it.
- Periodically check the standard of work. Provide helpful feedback.
- Recognise him and give him credit to it.
- Public recognition for a job well done will encourage effort in the future.