Time Management Q3

Question 1

Describe the stages a manager would need to go through in order to delegate effectively

Answer 1

1) Appropriate person selected & given sufficient resources/authority
2) Proper briefing:
- appropriate instruction, expected performance. Objectives specific, realistic & measurable.
- scope of authority specified (discount, returns & research)
3) Support during task. Not overridden, encourage analysis
4) Debrief:
- performance, problems, capability
- consider whether initial briefing adequate
- long-term development of subordinate