Delegation Masterclass

A Step-by-Step Guide to Supercharge Your Productivity

What you'll learn

Clearly identify how delegation fits into their job and how it can make them more successful

Identify different ways of delegating tasks

Use an eight-step process for effective delegation

Give better instructions for better delegation results

Recognize common delegation pitfalls and how to avoid them

Monitor delegation results

Give effective feedback

Requirements

Basic Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Professional Experience

Project Management (desirable)

Leadership Exposure

Open-mindedness and Willingness to Learn

Motivation and Initiative

Desire to grow

Description

Effective delegation is one of the most valuable skills you can master. It reduces your workload and develops employee skills. Delegating prepares employees who work for you to be able to handle your responsibilities and simultaneously allows you to advance to other career opportunities within your organization.Delegation is often one of the hardest skills for a manager to master. However, the skill can be learned. This training will explore many of the facets of delegation, including when to delegate and to whom to delegate. We will also go through the delegation process step by step and learn about techniques to overcome problems.As a supervisor or manager, you will likely always have responsibility for more things than you can handle by yourself. You cannot adequately plan and perform every task. If you feel your employees aren't ready to take on tasks by themselves and you never delegate, they never will be ready.Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this course, you will be able to:o Clearly identify how delegation fits into your job and how it can make you more successfulo Identify different ways of delegating taskso Use an eight-step process for effective delegationo Give better instructions for better delegation resultso Recognize common delegation pitfalls and how to avoid themo Monitor delegation resultso Give effective feedback

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Welcome To Your Delegation Masterclass

Lecture 3 Delegation Masterclass Course Content

Section 2: Supercharge Your Productivity

Lecture 4 What is delegation?

Lecture 5 Everything you need to learn about delegation

Section 3: Common Mistakes To Avoid

Lecture 6 Common mistakes in delegation 1 of 2

Lecture 7 Common mistakes in delegation 2 of 2

Section 4: Why Delegate?

Lecture 8 The advantages and disadvantages of delegating 1 of 2.

Lecture 9 The advantages and disadvantages of delegating 2 of 2

Section 5: Mastering Delegation

Lecture 10 Delegation: Things to do

Lecture 11 Delegation: Things not to do

Section 6: Delegation - A Leader's Self Assessment

Lecture 12 Delegation - Self assessment

Lecture 13 Delegation - More self assessment

Section 7: Lateral Delegation

Lecture 14 Lateral delegation

Section 8: The Definition Of Delegation

Lecture 15 Delegation defined

Section 9: Delegation - Performance Evaluation And Steps To Delegation

Lecture 16 Performance evaluation after delegation

Lecture 17 Basic steps to delegation

Section 10: Deciding What To Delegate

Lecture 18 What to delegate

Lecture 19 Degrees of delegation

Lecture 20 Degrees of delegation illustrated

Section 11: When To Delegate

Lecture 21 When do you delegate

Section 12: What To delegate

Lecture 22 What tasks should you delegate 1 of 2

Lecture 23 What tasks should you delegate 2 of 2

Section 13: Delegation Excellence

Lecture 24 Delegating well versus not delegating well

Lecture 25 Lateral delegation illustrated

Lecture 26 Delegation strategies

Section 14: Delegation Test

Lecture 27 Pre-Assignment Review

Lecture 28 Test your delegation skills

Lecture 29 Test your delegation skills cont'd

Lecture 30 Test your delegation skills 3 of 3

Section 15: The Human Asset

Lecture 31 Picking the Right Person

Lecture 32 Employee motivation

Section 16: Matching Skills And People

Lecture 33 Select the right person

Section 17: The Delegation Meeting

Lecture 34 Delegation - meeting your team

Section 18: Delegation For Success

Lecture 35 The delegation mindset

Section 19: Test Your Knowledge

Lecture 36 Take The Test

Section 20: Putting It All Into Practice

Lecture 37 Start Delegating Now!

A delegation course is designed for individuals who are in or aspiring to be in roles that require effective delegation of tasks and responsibilities. Here are the primary target audiences:,Managers and Supervisors - - Current Managers: Those already in management roles looking to enhance their delegation skills to improve team efficiency and productivity. New Managers: Individuals who are newly promoted to management positions and need foundational skills in delegation.,Team Leaders and Project Leads - - Team Leaders: Those responsible for guiding a team and distributing tasks among team members. Project Managers: Individuals overseeing projects who need to delegate tasks to ensure timely and successful project completion.,Aspiring Leaders - - Employees with Leadership Potential: Staff identified as potential leaders who can benefit from learning effective delegation techniques to prepare for future leadership roles. Individuals Seeking Career Advancement: Employees aiming for promotions into supervisory or managerial roles.,Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners - - Business owners who need to delegate tasks to focus on strategic growth rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day operations. Small Business Owners: Those who manage small teams and need to delegate effectively to optimize business processes.,Human Resources Professionals - - HR Managers and Trainers: HR professionals who train and support managers and employees in developing effective delegation skills.,Non-Profit Leaders - - Non-Profit Managers and Volunteers: Leaders in non-profit organizations who manage volunteers and staff, requiring efficient delegation to maximize impact with limited resources.,Corporate Trainers and Coaches - - Corporate Trainers: Professionals who develop and deliver training programs on leadership and management skills, including delegation. Executive Coaches: Coaches who work with executives and managers to improve their leadership capabilities, including delegation practices.,Administrative Professionals - - Executive Assistants and Office Managers: Administrative staff who often need to delegate tasks among team members or coordinate activities within the office.,Educational Leaders - - School Administrators and Department Heads: Leaders in educational institutions who need to delegate responsibilities among faculty and staff.,Healthcare Managers - - Healthcare Administrators: Managers in healthcare settings who need to delegate tasks among medical staff to ensure efficient operations and patient care.,This course is broadly applicable to any professional environment where effective delegation is critical for achieving organizational goals and improving team performance.