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Getting good results at work means generating high quality output that specifically meets client needs.<\/p>\n

Good leaders and managers today realise that:<\/p>\n

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  1. Delegation frees up time to focus on more important value adding work.<\/li>\n
  2. Delegation is a key component in the skills development of effective team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    TIPS <\/strong>for Effective Delegation<\/p>\n

    How to give a good delegation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Delegate early with pro-active delegations.<\/li>\n
    • Be clear about outcomes.<\/li>\n
    • Give clear instructions.<\/li>\n
    • Discuss clear time frame\/negotiate reasonable time frame.<\/li>\n
    • Be clear about urgency\/priority in relation to other work.<\/li>\n
    • Place task in context and give background information.<\/li>\n
    • Select the right person for the job, i.e. the right skills; knowledge; experience.<\/li>\n
    • Make delegation part of the initial planning process.<\/li>\n
    • Give them the opportunity to say \u201cNo!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Effective delegation begins with a good understanding of the co-workers\u2019 behaviour and preferences. You may need to emphasize one or more of the above areas when giving a delegation.<\/p>\n

      How to receive a good delegation<\/strong><\/p>\n

      The responsibility of effective delegation does not lie solely with the delegator. It is up to the person receiving the delegation to check and clarify the following:<\/p>\n

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      • Clarify task – what, when, how, outcome required.<\/li>\n
      • Check whether you are the right person \u2013 skills, authority, \u201cwhy me?\u201d<\/li>\n
      • Check whether you have the time.<\/li>\n
      • Check urgency and importance. (Have discussion around priorities).<\/li>\n
      • Do you have sufficient information to go ahead?<\/li>\n
      • Check resources needed \u2013 who\/what.<\/li>\n
      • Clarify standard\/format.<\/li>\n
      • Will it involve further work later ?<\/li>\n
      • What level of authority is there for the outcome?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Organisations will gain enormous benefits from effective delegation in today\u2019s dynamic, ever-changing work environment.<\/p>\n

        The question is – How effectively is the delegation process applied within your organisation?<\/p>\n

        By <\/em>Christine Petersenfrom<\/em> Time Technology <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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