Share the Burden Moreover you shall select from all the people able men . . . And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you. Exodus 18:21-22 Easing people into delegation is important. You cant simply dump tasks on people, not if you want them to succeed. Delegate according to the following steps: 1. Ask them to be fact finders only. It gives them a chance to become acquainted with the issues and objectives. 2. Ask them to make suggestions. This gets them thinking and it gives you a chance to become acquainted with their thought processes. 3. Ask them to implement one of their recommendations, but only after you give your approval. Set them up for success, not failure. 4. Ask them to take action on their own, but to report the results immediately. This will give them confidence, and you will still be able to perform damage control if necessary. 5. Give complete authority. This is the final step-what youve been working toward. Excerpt from Developing the Leaders Around You
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