Delegation Dilemma

This workshop provides help for managers who are reluctant to delegate. There are many reasons why managers are reluctant to delegate responsibilities that affect the achievement of organizational goals.
There are often as many different reasons as there are managers. It may be due to lack of skill, a need to control things, or even unwillingness to give up “pet” projects they feel most confident about. Whatever the reason, this workshop will explore the barriers, the benefits and the how-to’s of delegating.

The Problem

Do you take on too much responsibility, even when there are others you could delegate to
because you feel you are the only one who can do things “right?”

Are you confused about what tasks you should and should not delegate to others?

Do you feel “guilty” about delegating to others because everyone seems so busy?

Our Solution
To Learn...

To identify your personal roadblocks of delegating
To execute the five steps to effective delegation
To distinguish between what should and should not be delegated

Course Outline

Module 1: This module will help participants identify their personal roadblocks to using delegation more often. Common roadblocks are: need to control, perfectionism, lack of organizational skills, guilt or fear of asking others for help. Emotional roadblocks must be cleared before effective delegation skills can be learned.

Module 2: This module will include the use of a performance management tool. We will review DiSC®. If organizations have not done DiSC®, I recommend the use of the Personal Profile System here as well. The performance management tool will help managers identify style preferences of employees, their willingness and their ability to do a task, so managers can target their communication for increased effectiveness.

Module 3: This module will help participants understand and practice the five steps to effective delegation. We will also practice giving effective feedback to improve performance of delegated tasks.

Module 4: This module will help managers understand tasks that can and cannot be
delegated. We will also look at delegation as a skill development tool for employees.