WHEN AND HOW TO DELEGATE
When should the leader delegate? You might wait forever for the perfect time to delegate, but some delegation should take place under the following conditions:
When you need more time for work that only you can do, especially planning responsibilities that will contribute more to departmental productivity than the job being delegated.
When delegating will help involve employees, improve their morale, and cause them to work closer to their potential.
When it will not show undue favoritism or seriously damage relationships with other employees.
When you are willing to take the time and effort to do a skillful job of delegating.
When you are under pressure and must relinquish some responsibilities in order to protect your physical ...
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