Can you really delegate as well as you think? Rather make sure that you do not make the following mistakes pointed out by The QuickBase Blog.
1. You delegate without clarifying your expectations
When you specify your expectations regarding the task being delegated to a subordinate, remember to make sure that the employee understands. Delegate nothing unless you specify how the result should look like.
2. You delegate without monitoring the employee's progress
Assuming that everything will automatically happen as you wish is naive. Therefore, monitor your subordinates' progress in fulfilling the delegated tasks. Do not be lazy.
3. You pretend delegating but do not really delegate
It often happens that a manager is too interested in a project that he cannot forget about it. Even if he delegates the project to someone else, he controls it continuously and even do some of the work himself. Then, however, responsibility disputes arise. So, if you delegate something, do not work on it.
4. You do not delegate because you think that when you can do something you should do it
This feeling is natural. However, from the long term point of view, it leads to the manager's burnout and his subordinates' frustration. As a manager, focus on the areas with the greatest value to your organization.
5. You delegate to wrong employees
Do not underestimate the process of selecting the right person with the appropriate talent and skills. Do not make your decision according to who should be doing the job because of his position.
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