Delegating Foundations

For many people, delegating means “losing control”. Out of fear of disturbing other people or a lack of confidence, or simply to ensure that a work is carried out in line with their own expectations and conditions, they try to undertake the assignment alone. However, in this situation the danger of being overwhelmed by the number of tasks to complete and of not accomplishing the goal set, or even of experiencing burnout, is never far away.

To avoid this kind of situation, a good manager will have mastered the art of delegating effectively. Indeed, their role is not to keep a stranglehold on each component part of the work, but to oversee the work as a whole.

Entrusting as many tasks as possible to other people will allow them to avoid overload and stress, which could hinder the accomplishment of the work, and to focus on the most important activities. Furthermore, delegating lets them demonstrate trust in the members of their team. The team members will feel involved, which will motivate and empower them. Everyone wins.

However, the decision to delegate should not be taken lightly or hastily, as these risks harming the work and dissuading you from delegating again. Do not be afraid to rely on your colleagues and learn the rules to follow and the behavior to adopt towards your teammates in order to delegate without fear and successfully carry out your work.