How to delegate effectively

Delegate effectively:

Choose the task wisely:
- Tasks which others can do. Perhaps better, sooner and cheaper
- Routine and administrative
- Meetings
- Tasks which develop the individual
- Delegate the complete task where possible, this is much more rewarding to the individual
Choose the person:
- Ability
- Experience
- Training requirement
- Reliability
Communicate effectively:
- Define what is needed
- Explain why it is needed
- When it is needed by
- Identify milestones and progress review dates
Ensure understanding and commitment
Review progress
Train and allow for mistakes
Give credit