How to delegate

This free and simple guide will transform how you delegate going forward - saving you 🕰️ & 💵 👇

I have used this in various work settings the past 10+ years and even with my local scouting troop. It works!

This was adopted from Full Focus .

𝟱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
As a leader, whenever you delegate a task, you need to make it clear what level of authority you are conferring to others:

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭: Do exactly what I tell you to do. I've already figured out what needs to be done.

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮: Look into the topic and report back. We'll discuss it, and then I'll make the decision and tell you what to do.

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯: Research the options, outline the pros and cons, and recommend a course of action. If I agree with your choice, you're authorized to proceed.

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰: Make a decision and then update me on what you did. I trust you to do the research and make the best decision.

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟱: Decide on your own. No need to check back with me. I have full confidence in your judgment, and you have my support.

Utilize this script below

I programmed a shortcut through text expander and paste apps, so anytime I need to delegate I just type ".dele" and this pops up below -->

1. Clear description of the project (The What)

2. Clear rationale (the Why- what is driving the what)

3. Key factors like

   Budget

   Internal/External Resources

4. Key Milestones to hit

5. A Clear Set of parameters (HOW)

   Due Dates, Important Dates

6. A Clear Wins

7. Level of Delegation (1-5)

More on delegation:

5 Levels of Delegation from Michael Hyatt

How to use text expander

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