Stanley Cherkasky
Managing Partner
Change Management Consulting, Inc. (CMC) is a global management consulting and training company dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes improve performance, achieve goals and advance leadership capability. |
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How to Delegate for Improved Productivity
Your mission should you choose to accept it
We estimate that fewer than forty percent of managers know how to successfully delegate. In fact, delegation is one of the most underutilized management skills, especially in smaller businesses. There are many reasons why we don't hone this essential skill. But the fact is that in order to increase productivity for any business, delegation is essential.
Look at it this way. Let's say that you make ten decisions a day. If you delegate to just ten staff members, and each makes the same number of decisions-that's one order of magnitude more decisions. Not only does that free up time for more important considerations, but it is a great way to engage your staff, and have each associate step up to the plate.
Why is it so Hard to Delegate?
When we fail to delegate, we create a perception of mistrust in the minds of those who feel confident to perform the tasks. Failure to delegate often leads to resentment toward the manager who retains responsibility and control; places unnecessary stress on the leader; and it prevents team members from learning new skills and being able to handle increased responsibilities.
Delegation is easy to understand but harder to carry out. So why is it often so painful? In order to delegate more effectively, it would be helpful to understand the most common reasons why we don't delegate. Some barriers to delegation are:
- Refusal to allow mistakes and the fear of reprisal
- Lack of experience in the job or in delegating
- Lack of confidence in subordinates or co-team members
- Viewing the development of subordinates as a threat
- Failure to delegate authority commensurate with responsibility
- Fear of taking calculated risks
- Not aware of subordinate or co-team capabilities
- The "I can do it better" syndrome
There is a finite amount of work that any manager can accomplish. Failure to delegate effectively is one of the leading causes of low productivity. The stark reality is that three out of every five important tasks that a manager must tackle should be delegated. If you want to free up more of your own time and improve group productivity, master the techniques of successful delegation.
Learn more: A Roadmap to Successful Delegation |
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News Briefs
New expectations for leaders
Today's organizations are looking for ways to attract, engage, and retain talented people; maintain steady operations through times of difficulty and transition; and continuously improve and renew the firm. With these goals in mind, effective leadership communication is crucial. Leaders need to be key communicators to maximize their team's and organization's success. (Source: The Leader as Communicator) |
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Inspirational Quotes
Business
"The most important invention that will come out of the corporate research lab in the future will be the corporation itself."
- John Seely Brown
Change
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."
- Maya Angelou
Leadership
"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things."
- Peter F. Drucker | |
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