delegate to empower by tak chung

Delegate To Empower

From The Toastmasters Leadership Excellence Series

PRESENTED BY: TAK CHUNG

What is Delegation?

“To transfer a specific task or activity to another person, and empower that individual to accomplish a specific goal.”

“Leaders achieve goals not by working harder and longer, but by delegating their work to others.”

Barriers to Delegation

“Sometimes leaders may feel uncomfortable about delegating for the following reasons.”

Lack of confidenceControl

SelfishnessInsecurity

Reluctance

Trust“Use trust to overcome barriers so everyone can benefit and achieve more success collectively.”

Five Steps of Delegation

PrioritizeStep 1

“Create a list of tasks and decidewhich ones can be delegated.”

Match needs to ability and availability

Step 2

“Find team members who are knowledgeable, motivated and able to complete the tasks.”

Assign responsibility

Step 3

“Fully describe the tasks and expected results.Provide training and resources if needed.”

Empower/grant authority

Step 4

“Give team members the authority to gather resources and make the necessary decisions within limits.”

Establish accountability

Step 5

“Hold team members accountable for completing the tasks they agreed to complete.”

Don’t forget...

Follow up

“Leaders should monitor progress, give feedback,and provide extra resources if needed.”

Recognition!“Reward members who complete tasks and achieve results to encourage them and others to do more.”

Benefits of Delegation

“Done properly, trust can open these doors of opportunity.”

Involved andempowered workforce

Increasedproductivity and quality

Reduced costs

More innovation

Greater commitment from team

Delegate to Empower !

“Apply the following steps inside and outside of your Toastmasters club!”

1. Prioritize2. Match needs to ability and availability3. Assign responsibility4. Empower/grant authority5. Establish accountability

NEVER TELL PEOPLE HOW TO DO THINGS. TELL THEM WHAT TO DO AND THEY WILL SURPRISE YOU WITH THEIR INGENUITY.

– General George Smith Patton, Jr.United States Army officer