Knowing the purpose of the assignment assists in determining whether or not to delegate a task. Specify the scope of the assignment. Effective delegation can save you hundreds of hours of unnecessary work, increase productivity and provide invaluable training to your associates and employees. By developing your management skills you will realize enormous benefits in increased productivity, decreased stress and increased confidence. Your employees will also receive and feel these same benefits, and you may find employee grievances and turnover decrease.
Training is the key.
By striving for awareness of your employees and your work environment, and with appropriate management development and skills training, you too can be a successful leader.