DELEGATING TASKS TO YOUR TEAM

Question 1

What is delegation?

Answer 1

It is the process of asking another person to do a task, while still maintaining responsibility for that specific task.

Question 2

Delegation is a very important interaction that lies in the intersection of which three things?

Answer 2

The delegator (you), the delegate and the organization

Question 3

What are some of the benefits of delegation?

Answer 3

Better leadership, increase employee retention, budget savings, productivity, manage workload.

Question 4

What are the 4 phases of delegation?

Answer 4

Evaluation, Handover, Support, Debrief

Question 5

In the handover phase, what are some of the most important aspects?

Answer 5

Clear goals, resources available and timeline.

Question 6

What is autonomy?

Answer 6

The level of independence a person has to complete a task.

Question 7

Mention at least three of the eight levels of autonomy

Answer 7

1. Gathers Information,
2. Explore
3. Recommends
4. Explore and decides
5. Informs and take action
6. Take action
7. Reports only if failure
8. Complete autonomy

Question 8

Motivation are driven by three key factors – what are they?

Answer 8

Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose

Question 9

What is your most important role in the support phase?

Answer 9

To serve as a coach and make sure the right resources are available.

Question 10

Fear of letting go most often leads to what?

Answer 10

Micromanaging