Be it an entrepreneur, a corporate executive or a family member, one has limited amount of time. To be effective and efficient in what you do and move forward, you need to master the art of delegation. It is one of the key characteristics of a leader.

You succeed when you train others to do what you do.

When you delegate to others,

1. You will get time to achieve more and get further
2. The act of delegation shows that you trust in others capabilities – this boosts team morale.
3. By delegating, you give others opportunity to grow and develop their skills and boosts their confidence.

Delegating is not always easy. There are certain risks involved when it is not done at the right time and with the right person. It will be a win-win strategy when done carefully and with proper preparation.

Proper planning is needed before you start delegating work. Here are some tips to delegate successfully.

1. What do delegate – Plan and prepare on what things you can delegate.
2. Who to delegate – Choose carefully who you delegate to. Consider the persons background and interests before you delegate work. The task needs to be in line with their goals and aspirations. When they feel engaged and motivated, both of you win.
3. How to delegate –
   1. Trust – First and foremost, when you made the decision and have chosen a person to delete, show that you trust
   2. Articulate the task – Give them discrete steps on what you expect them to do and when you will consider the task to be complete and successful. Make sure they get the bigger picture which helps them get creative and innovation as they perform the assigned tasks.
   3. Given them feedback from time to time – throughout the process without micromanaging them.

What are your tips to master delegation?