94Defining Delegation

Once the decisions have been made, it’s time to get to work. But you can’t do it all yourself. And if you think you can, you’re wrong. In fact, doing it all yourself can burn you out, dull your decision-making skills, and make you the weak link in the team’s drive for success.

You need to delegate! But just what is delegation?

Delegation is sharing the load. It’s about communicating the vision for success, setting clear direction, and then assigning responsibilities based on the project needs and your employees’ abilities.

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