113Show Them the Vision and the Rewards

Would you drive across country without knowing where you were going? Of course not! Even if you’re not sure of what route you’ll take, you certainly want to know your destination. Otherwise, how would you ever know when you’ve arrived?

The same is true when it comes to delegation.

To get the most out of delegation, show your employees the vision. Help them see what could be as a result of their efforts. For example, if your goal is to launch a new product within the next year, then show your employees what that launch will look like and what it could bring to the organization, such as increased revenues, high profits, larger bonuses for the team, and so on.

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