How Well Do You Delegate

1. I explain clearly what needs to be done.

2. I delegate things at the last minute.

3. I delegate larger projects to teams of people, give them appropriate responsibility, and define clearly their authority to make decisions.

4. I provide directions at the start of the project, and wait to see the results at the agreed end-point.

5. I choose not to delegate a task if it is directly related to my own objectives and priorities.

6. I talk openly about what I expect, and the consequences of missing deadlines and expectations.

7. I delegate to anyone in the organization who I believe can do the work.

8. I use delegation to develop others' skills.

9. I delegate work that is critical to the success of a project.

10. I expect delegates to come to me with solutions to problems, not just to ask for more instructions.

11. I delegate work that is confidential and sensitive.

12. I consider how important employee involvement and buy-in are to the projects and tasks that I delegate.