The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

Content of Delegating Effectively

PROGRAMME


Introductions and objectives

What am I here for?

  • pinpointing your purpose

Why delegate?

  • the benefits of delegation, the risks of not delegating

Blocks and knocks

  • why managers don’t delegate and why they should

How do I compare?

  • self-assessment exercise

Six steps to delegation

  • overview of a structured approach to delegation

Which tasks to delegate

  • using a priority grid to identify suitable tasks

Who does it? 

  • selecting the person and identifying his or her development level
  • choosing the right delegation style to suit the level

Delegation planning

  • a template for thorough planning

Briefing skills

  • ensuring that the person knows what to do, when to do it and how to do it
  • generating commitment and motivation

Monitoring progress and giving feedback

  • ensuring that learning is realised and sustained

 Action planning.