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How
To Delegate More Effectively
By Dennis Sommer (www.dennissommer.com)
If you delegate work to a subordinate and that person
fails to complete the task, both manager and employee
look bad. You need to learn how to identify danger signs
before it’s too late. Here are seven things to remember
when delegating.
1.
Formal Tracking System
Use a formal tracking system to keep track of assignments,
due dates, and instructions. Many managers are turning
to computerized programs to track projects.
2.
Informal Tracking System
Use an “informal” tracking system. Besides
what you have on paper (or on your PC), develop an informal
routine of checking in personally with your employees
to see how they are doing. Do this on a regular basis.
3. Sample Checks
Do periodic “sample checks.” Take samples
of the employee’s work and make sure they are meeting
the standards you set forth at the beginning of the project.
4. Progress Reports
Ask for regular progress reports. A regular report from
each of your employees will often give you advance notice
of problems - which can then be solved before they get
out of hand. It also alerts you to successes - and you
can praise accordingly.
5.
Counseling
Schedule counseling. If the above safety nets fail to
work, sit down with the employee immediately and agree
on a plan to correct the problem. Ask the employee for
feedback, and focus on solving the problem - not assigning
the blame.
6. Take
Away Authority
If the problems continue, rescind the employee’s
authority to work on the task independently. It will still
be up to the employee to complete the project - but he
or she will work under your guidance and authority.
7. Reassign the Project
Sometimes certain employees are simply unable to do certain
jobs. If the previous six steps don’t solve the
problem, the manager has no choice but to reassign the
project to someone better suited to handle it.
About The Author
- Dennis Sommer
Dennis Sommer
is the founder and CEO of Executive Business Advisers,
a management consulting firm specializing in business
growth, sales and profit improvement. www.executivebusinessadvisers.com
Dennis helps companies increase sales revenue, reduce
sales and marketing costs, improve marketing ROI, and
drive new business growth by improving and optimizing
their sales, marketing, company strategy and financial
health.
Dennis is a highly sought after business keynote and seminar
speaker www.dennissommer.com
and author of several highly popular sales, marketing,
leadership and professional development international
articles and books www.advisersecrets.com
.
Contact Dennis at 800-627-6512.
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