98A Closer Look at Delegation
Because management sets the example and sculpts the work environment, it is important to take a look around you—to your management peers to the right and left of you, and to those above and below you.
Do those to the left and the right model delegation? Are they open to delegating to one another, and to one another’s staff members? This is known as sideways delegation, and it’s completely acceptable where management works as teams, rather than in department silos.
Also consider if managers below you are encouraged to delegate as well, and if upper management rewards good delegation practices. If the answer is yes to either of these, it is very likely you can be confident that your management will support you in your ...
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