042- Are You Prepared to Delegate Successfully?

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Delegation is more than just assigning tasks within someone’s existing job responsibility.  It’s giving responsibility to someone else to manage someone in your place.  Learn what makes delegation successful and how to start delegating in your business.

1:15   Who benefits from this show? 
Anyone (owner, operator, executive) that is responsible for more than they can physically accomplish themselves.
 
2:00   Talking points: (8:00 mins)

1. What makes delegation different than task assignments?
2. Why do so many business owners not delegate?
3. What’s the REAL consequence of not delegating?

 
10:00 Tips for improving in this area or overcoming this problem: (7:00 mins)

1. Realize that successful delegation requires a conversation.
2. Know your people’s strengths and development aspirations.
3. Be willing to explain all aspects of the responsibility to be delegated.
4. Be prepared to guide/ mentor to person so they will be successful.

 
17:00 Final Take-aways: (2:00 mins) Recap primary listen benefit            
 
19:00 Closing comments: (show promotion, next episode, events, etc.)
Stop trying to do it all yourself using the excuse that no one else can do the work.  If you know your people’s capabilities, you will learn that many are better at doing certain things than you.
 
20:00 Show ends
 
Resource Information:
The Importance of Delegating in Your Business

The Real Reason Leaders Don't Delegate

Are You Prepared to Delegate Successfully- Slide Show