And unlock your team's true potential

And unlock your team's true potential

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Empowerment Series: The Power of Delegation

The Mind Tools Newsletter: Empowerment Series

The Mind Tools Newsletter: Empowerment Series

Embrace the power

of delegation

Embrace the power of delegation

In today’s fast paced, results focused workplace it can feel difficult for a manager like you to let go of some of your responsibilities.

 

But some managers struggle with the idea of delegation. You might fear burdening your team with additional work or you could feel unsure about how to coach them. However, delegating decision making can be a positive move that comes with real benefits for both you and your team.

 

Each member of your team brings a unique skillset, diverse experiences, and an individual perspective to the table. Entrusting them with increased responsibility will not only boost their confidence but also empower them in their roles, resulting in heightened engagement.

 

Start to evaluate your team's readiness to take on decision-making responsibilities and nurture the self-assurance they need to thrive. You’ll be a more focused and inspirational leader, helping to drive positive change within your organization.

In today’s fast paced, results focused workplace it can feel difficult for a manager like you to let go of some of your responsibilities.


But some managers struggle with the idea of delegation. You might fear burdening your team with additional work or you could feel unsure about how to coach them. However, delegating decision making can be a positive move that comes with real benefits for both you and your team.


Each member of your team brings a unique skillset, diverse experiences, and an individual perspective to the table. Entrusting them with increased responsibility will not only boost their confidence but also empower them in their roles, resulting in heightened engagement.


Start to evaluate your team's readiness to take on decision-making responsibilities and nurture the self-assurance they need to thrive. You’ll be a more focused and inspirational leader, helping to drive positive change within your organization.

Empower your team

Colleagues at a desk having a serious discussion

From delegation

to empowerment

From delegation to empowerment

Looking to move on from delegation to fully empowering your team? You'll need to understand the different management needs of your people.


This article looks at "The Delegation-Continuum Model." A matrix-based approach that enables you to determine the appropriate management style for an individual based on their motivation and skill level.


Explore the key components of the model in this article.

Looking to move on from delegation to fully empowering your team? You'll need to understand the different management needs of your people.


This article looks at "The Delegation-Continuum Model." A matrix-based approach that enables you to determine the appropriate management style for an individual based on their motivation and skill level.


Explore the key components of the model in this article.

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About the Empowerment Series

About the Empowerment Series

In this new email series, we bring you valuable insights and practical tips so that you can take control of your own development and put yourself on the career path you want. We'll look at themes ranging from building resilience to exploring self-directed learning, and help you to build the skills you need to succeed in today's workplace.

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