In every organization, work is delegated. Whether it comes from the CEO, the Vice President of Operations, or a Front Line Manager, organizations are filled with people performing work that has been delegated to them in one way or another. If we think about how a manager delegates work to a direct report, there are two aspects. The first involves setting the context and boundaries that the work must be done within, and the second involves delegating specific work through delegation of specific objectives. The challenge is in learning how to delegate work effectively without overburdening your direct reports.
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