• HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Overview
    • Our Team
  • SERVICES
    • For Corporates
      • Talent Development
        • Bespoke Learning Programs
        • Immersive Learning Journey
        • Simulation Based Programs
      • Talent Assessment
        • Psychometric Based Assessment
        • Simulation Based Assessment
        • Competency Based Interview
        • Assessment Development Centre
      • Talent Coaching
    • For Individual
      • Individual Coaching
      • Individual Program
  • PROGRAMS
  • RESOURCES
    • Free Assessment
    • Success Stories
    • Testimonials
    • Catalyst Blog
    • Photo Gallery
  • CONNECT
    • Contact Us
    • Careers

Call Us +91-9873806005

info@thecatalyst.co.in
The CatalystThe Catalyst
The CatalystThe Catalyst
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Overview
    • Our Team
  • SERVICES
    • For Corporates
      • Talent Development
        • Bespoke Learning Programs
        • Immersive Learning Journey
        • Simulation Based Programs
      • Talent Assessment
        • Psychometric Based Assessment
        • Simulation Based Assessment
        • Competency Based Interview
        • Assessment Development Centre
      • Talent Coaching
    • For Individual
      • Individual Coaching
      • Individual Program
  • PROGRAMS
  • RESOURCES
    • Free Assessment
    • Success Stories
    • Testimonials
    • Catalyst Blog
    • Photo Gallery
  • CONNECT
    • Contact Us
    • Careers

Mastering what matters. Delegation Part 3

Home » Mastering what matters. Delegation Part 3
mastering what matters - Delegation

Mastering what matters. Delegation Part 3

Blog, Immersive Learning Journey

This blog is in continuation of my previous blogs on delegation. I have already discussed mental barriers to delegation and how to burst them. I have also discussed the steps to preparing for delegation. In this blog, I will write about how to delegate and monitor progress.

The first step to actual delegation is to set up time with the employee for a face to face meeting. Make sure that there is open communication and the setting is not distracting. You can follow up with meeting with a written communication later.

Step 1: Start by clearly describing the task to be performed by him, it’s scope and how it fits into the big picture. Clearly outline the employee’s responsibilities. Identify other people who would be involved and describe their roles. Discuss feasible deadlines.

Step 2: Establish standards of performance in terms of quality of work, timelines, cost and any other variable. Make the employee clearly accountable for meetings these standards.

Step 3: Define the resources and support which will be available. Ask the employee for any support he would require and if possible, provide that support. This could be in the form of additional resources, special training and coaching or any other support which is practical and feasible.

Step 4: Define the level of authority being delegated. Clearly identify which decisions can be taken without consultation and which decisions need approval from you. For determining this, firstly, identify the employee’s competence in decision making and consider the consequences of wrong decisions.

Step 5: Agree upon a system of reporting progress, parameters for follow up and feedback. Establish how and when you will get involved it expected goals and tasks are not being met. You can use various tools for tracking such as referral folders, a giant wall calendar, meetings, written status report or a project management tracking software.

One key aspect of successful delegation is the ability of the manager to provide support throughout the delegated assignment without taking ownership or authority back. Do not encourage reverse- delegation; if the employee is facing issues, step away from the temptation to step in. Instead, use this opportunity to guide and coach the employee, build trust with him and help him gain self confidence.

Share
0

About Priti Agarwal

“It’s play that makes us do serious stuff better”. That’s the philosophy on which Priti has founded The Catalyst. Priti’s sales stint at Unilever in her initial corporate stint and her strategy consulting role at Accenture allowed her to have a deep perspective of how businesses run and she combined this with her entrepreneurial dream of running an immersive learning venture to start The Catalyst in 2009.

You also might be interested in

A case study on Immersive Learning Journey for an FMCG company

Immersive Learning Journey for Sales – FMCG Major

Jan 18, 2021

The discussion to conduct a 3-month long journey based program began with a thought to help...

A case study that describes an overhaul of the shopfloor practices for a retail brand

Overhaul of Shopfloor Practices – Retail Brand

Jan 15, 2021

Catalyst recently successfully completed an assessment project with one among the top 5 global retailers...

Execution Excellence in a VUCA world

Execution Excellence in a VUCA World

Dec 12, 2017

A couple of days back, I was in a business meeting with a prospective client who spoke to me about the huge need...

Leave a Reply

Your email is safe with us.
Cancel Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

SEARCH

GET A CALL BACK

    THE CATALYST BLOG

    • 5 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Game-Based Learning for Lasting Learning Outcomes
    • Assessing Sales Executives across channels for Managerial positions in a FMCG company
    • 10 Essential Leadership Skills Every Leader Should Have

    SUCCESS STORIES

    • Assessing Sales Executives across channels for Managerial positions in a FMCG company
    • Accountability Through Gaming – Emerging Solar Power
    • Cascading Organizational Values – Technology Firm

    CONNECT WITH US

    • D-257, Sector 47, Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh INDIA
    • 91-9873806005
    • info@thecatalyst.co.in
    • https://www.thecatalyst.co.in
    Unlock your Employee Potential Contact Now
    Catalyst

    Engaging, Immersive Learning
    Programs to Transform Talent..
    Get to Know us...



    REACH US

    • D-257, Sector 47, Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh INDIA
    • 91-9873806005
    • info@thecatalyst.co.in
    • https://www.thecatalyst.co.in

    FOLLOW US

    Blog

    • 5 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Game-Based Learning for Lasting Learning Outcomes
    • 10 Essential Leadership Skills Every Leader Should Have
    • Mastering what matters. Delegation Part 3
    • Mastering what matters. Delegation Part 3
    • How is Assessment Centre Different From Development Centre?

    CASE STUDY

    • Assessing Sales Executives across channels for Managerial positions in a FMCG company
    • Accountability Through Gaming – Emerging Solar Power
    • Cascading Organizational Values – Technology Firm
    • Value & Culture Framework – Digital Technology Firm
    • Behavioural Competencies – Law Firm

    © 2023 · The Catalyst. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA & Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Talent Development
    • Talent Assessment
    • Talent Coaching
    • Programs
    • Contact
    • Privacy