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Why delegating tasks is so hard—and how to get better at it

Work Life

At least half of the people I coach identify delegation as an area that theyd like to improve. Delegating can be a real challenge becauselet’s face itit’s tough to let go of control. So, while delegating may feel like a hurdle, it’s a crucial skill for both personal and professional success.

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7 ways to delegate better and unleash your team’s full potential

Work Life

Effective delegation is a vital skill for managers. One common misconception is that delegation is merely about assigning tasks. Effective delegation is about empowering others and maximizing the potential of your collective team. Self-evaluate how well you delegate It is essential to evaluate how well you delegate tasks.

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Management training and employee retention: 6 ways to improve both

Insperity

First-time supervisors may be vulnerable to making rookie mistakes when it comes to everyday scenarios, like motivating and coaching the team, providing constructive feedback or disciplining employees. Construct comprehensive succession plans. Teach delegation. You also build your bench of potential leaders.

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Are toxic employees ruining your workplace?

Insperity

The martyr may prevent others from learning new skills because they soak up all new opportunities or refuse to delegate. If this person is a manager, encourage him or her to delegate. This can be especially hard for martyrs, so coach them on good delegation techniques. But take a closer look.

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5 tips to set first-time supervisors up for success

Insperity

Teach them to delegate. Coming from a background as an individual contributor, they may struggle to delegate tasks and best utilize each team member’s talents. Then delegate tasks accordingly. If you notice that a supervisor unreasonably asks their direct reports for several updates per day, then provide constructive feedback.

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How Culture Plays a Role in Business Success

The Receptionist

This is how David Pfosi, owner of Edge Construction , runs his company. He is aware the construction industry can sometimes be known for “yelling and screaming and dirty language,” but wanted to bring a higher degree of professionalism to his clients. Clients are, of course, central to his business, but so are his employees.

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High-performing employees: How to attract, retain and manage them

Insperity

Give consistent, constructive feedback. Delegate important assignments to your high performers. That flexibility extends to managers staying open to learning from top employees as they discover more efficient, innovative ways to get things done. High performers are always looking to improve, so actionable feedback is essential.