Session Description

“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what s/he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling while they do it.” – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President

The delegator’s dilemma: shall I do it myself or give it to someone else? In this practical course with real-time application exercises participants will be provided with a range of tools and templates to help them learn how to delegate tasks and use effective delegation as a key development tool to motivate and challenge their team. Participants will learn how to identify all the considerations that need to taken before, during and after a task has been delegated to ensure and sustain alignment to the overall goals.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize thoughts and feelings that prevent you from delegating, and feel confident you can overcome them
• Flex your delegation style depending on the person and the situation
• Boost your colleague’s confidence and maintain a strong working relationship while delegating

Methodology

• Lecture
• Partner activities
• Group discussion
• Individual reflection

Target Audience

• Supervisory to mid-level leaders
• High-potential individual contributors
• Project/program managers