About This Course
Effective delegation is about much more than assigning tasks. It involves choosing the right responsibilities, selecting the right people, communicating expectations and providing the support needed for success.
This practical program helps managers and supervisors understand why delegation matters, overcome common obstacles and develop a structured approach to assigning and monitoring work.
Participants also explore how successful delegation can build employee confidence, improve morale and develop valuable new skills throughout the team.
Learning Objectives
This course is designed to help participants:
- Understand the importance of delegation and identify the most appropriate employee for each task.
- Develop techniques for keeping delegated projects on track.
- Use effective delegation to improve employee morale, confidence and skills.
Topics Covered
- Self-Assessment: How Successful Are You at Delegating?
- Why Work Should Be Delegated
- Overcoming Obstacles to Delegation
- Choosing the Right Tasks to Delegate
- Delegating to the Right People
- Creating and Using a Delegation Plan
- Evaluating Your Plan
- Developing New Employee Skills
- Delegation and the Supportive Supervisor
- The Positive Results of Delegation
Supporting Training Resources
The existing course includes practical activities and supporting materials designed to reinforce effective delegation skills.
- Delegation exercise
- A selection of delegation worksheets
- Successful delegation handout
- Review materials
- Examination with answer key
These resources support discussion, practical application and assessment throughout the training program.
Final contents of the Training-to-Go package are currently being reviewed.