One of the toughest transitions for any leader is moving from doing the work to leading others who do the work.
As a manager, it’s still expected that you’ll roll up your sleeves and get work done. However, as your role grows more complex, it becomes clear that effective leadership means empowering your team to take on more of those tasks.
Delegating, however, isn’t as simple as it seems.
Managers, often former high-performing contributors, can find it frustrating to hand off responsibilities, especially when the results don’t meet their expectations.
When this happens, the issue isn’t usually with the team member but with how the task was delegated. So, how do you delegate effectively?
Today, we will break down the 5 S’s of delegation and explain how each method ensures your team members are in the growth zone for optimal performance. I’ll also share real-life examples of how I delegate tasks to my team and in the extended episode available to members of Podcast+, I share a bonus delegation tip that has made a huge difference in my workflow.
Are you ready to master the art of delegation?
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Conversation Topics
- (00:00) Intro
- (01:13) What I realized about delegation
- (01:55) The Set Free approach explained
- (07:36) Discussing the Sandbox method
- (09:12) How does the Safety Net approach work?
- (10:34) Using the Scaffolding method to delegate tasks
- (11:54) The Sectioning approach to delegation
- (12:39) Can you combine any of these delegation approaches?
- (13:09) [Extended Episode Only] Bonus tip for effective delegation
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FREE Delegation Workbook
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