Lesson 1, Topic 1
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What can get in the way?

Effective delegation can be utilised as a powerful tool only if used right. But why do so many managers have difficulty delegating authority in the workplace?

Let’s explore some vital delegation barriers many people experience or feel:

Ego – I can do it better myself.
Time – Takes too long to explain.
Accountability – I’m accountable if it goes wrong.
Skills Gaps – My staff don’t possess the technical skills.
Authority Threat – Delegation reduces my authority.

Stressed out managers who go from crisis to crisis and spend most of their working day ‘fighting fires’ are probably failing to delegate. The ‘firefighting’ is reactive management, not proactive management.
The reality is that most managers and leaders are concerned through the fear of failing. This can be down to not trusting other team members, not recruiting the right staff, or just not having confidence in other people.
 
Leaders who possess the above character traits are more likely to build a high performing team.
 
Moving on from defining what is delegation in management, in the next workshop, we will explore the actual benefits of delegation and how it can positively impact the business, the manager, and the employees of the organisation.

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