Successful Delegation # 301

The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership

Welcome to Season 3! Join us as we discuss the merits of delegating; why we do it, what to consider, when not to, and special tips for new managers.

00:13 Introductions

1:00 Some delegate to refocus, make better use of resources, make opportunities or because there’s too much to do.

1:35 Steve can also see delegation as “dumping.”

4:21 Jason sees managers both never delegating and always delegating

5:45 Jessica recognizes the nature of the group impacting the nature of delegation

8:25 Delegation may be more than specific tasks

9:38 The importance of delegating with clarity

13:35 Delegation can also add collaboration, ownership

15:50 The difference between delegating a task vs. talent

17:47 The value of projecting forward when delegating

19:40 When do you never delegate?

21:48 When the panelists benefited from having projects delegated to them

27:35 What should a new manager know about delegating?