The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership

The Good to Know Podcast - for Business and Leadership


Successful Delegation # 301

February 08, 2017

Welcome to Season 3!  Join us as we discuss the merits of delegating; why we do it, what to consider, when not to, and special tips for new managers.  00:13 Introductions 1:00 Some delegate to refocus, make better use of resources, make opportunities or because there’s too much to do. 1:35 Steve can also see delegation as “dumping.” 4:21 Jason sees managers both never delegating and always delegating 5:45 Jessica recognizes the nature of the group impacting the nature of delegation 8:25 Delegation may be more than specific tasks 9:38 The importance of delegating with clarity 13:35 Delegation can also add collaboration, ownership 15:50 The difference between delegating a task vs. talent 17:47 The value of projecting forward when delegating 19:40  When do you never delegate? 21:48 When the panelists benefited from having projects delegated to them 27:35  What should a new manager know about delegating?