Effective leaders know how to delegate tasks to committees and individual members of their group. It is probably one of the most important characteristics of effective leaders, and is vital for the success of the organization. Time is freed for leaders, allowing them to spend more time coordinating and engaging in strategic planning matters.
Delegation provides an important training ground for new and emerging leaders.
While some of the benefits of delegating responsibility appear obvious, delegation is a skill that can be learned, and needs much practice. Spending just a few moments providing such information can be the key to successful delegation. Clarity in communications is important. Assess the member's strengths. The more closely a leader can match delegated tasks to members interests and strengths, the more likely the tasks are to be completed.