Effectively Delegate and Get More Work Done

As you rise in the work-level hierarchy, your responsibilities rise too. This creates the need to allocate the workload among your co-workers. In other words – delegate. However, some of us are wary of delegating for various reasons. Check out the ways to delegate effectively and reap the maximum benefits.

Effectively Delegate and Get More Work Done

Most of us refrain from delegating work to others. While doing everything yourself might make you feel confident about the quality of work, it isn’t always feasible. Whether you are a project manager, an entrepreneur, or holding a position of authority, today or tomorrow, you need to delegate your work.

Well, no worries. In this article, we delve into the effective ways to delegate and get the maximum work done in the best possible manner. 

Ways to delegate and increase the amount of work done

While there are countless ways to delegate effectively, some of the key strategies include:

Learn to let go of your work

A common perspective of most managers or leaders is their profound dedication to their work. As a result, they become somewhat possessive of their duties and tasks and feel insecure about letting go of them. In addition, some leaders suffer from the perception that they alone can complete the tasks efficiently, and others lack the necessary abilities.

Whatever the case, you need to get started with delegating. As a first step, you can start small by assigning simpler jobs to your teammates or subordinates and gradually work your way up. Gain the trust and confidence of your teammates so that you get accustomed to the idea of your team completing the tasks.

Always delegate based on the individual’s skills

Often, leaders assign tasks to those with a lighter workload. That’s not the correct method. First, understand the strengths and weaknesses of each member of your team and be sure of each one’s skill set and area of expertise. Next, delegate those tasks only to someone with interest and expertise. This would make them confident over time, and you can rest assured that the job will be done well.

Always provide instructions and guidelines

Even if you think a task is quite obvious, assign the required instructions to the respective teammates. If a task has a milestone or deadline tagged, mention all those details so that work gets completed on time.

Be ready to teach new skills

Spare some time and teach new skills required to do the task. Delegating includes imparting new abilities to the team so you equip them for any future responsibilities.

Keep a check on the assigned task

While you must trust the potential of your teammates, it’s not wrong to verify that the task is completed. Often, lack of communication poses challenges later, only to know that you missed the deadline. So before the final date of task submission, check with your teammate to ensure there are no lags.

Encourage Feedback

Feedback ensures two-way communication and lets you know what your co-workers feel about the delegation process. Always elicit feedback and identify areas where you or your team can improve.

Wrapping up

Delegating is essential for anyone, regardless of the nature of the job or position. Effectively delegating tasks reduces your burden, helps others learn new skills, and boosts everyone’s confidence. Follow the strategies outlined here to enjoy the benefits of effective delegation.

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