Stop Delegating and Start Developing
SUMMARY
Do you find it difficult to get other people in your team to share the workload? Is this thing called delegation something that eludes you? My experience is that this happens to a lot of people, and this week I want you to stick with me so that we can look at how to change that by shifting your thinking around it.
Hi this is Grant Herbert, leadership and sustainable performance coach, and today I want to continue our conversation about getting results by shifting from DO to THROUGH, by helping you to stop delegating and start developing.
So, you are no longer delegating; you are developing. You are using it as a training ground so others can step up and step in when needed.
TRANSCRIPT
Do you find it difficult to get other people in your team to share the workload?
Hi this is Grant Herbert, leadership and sustainable performance coach, and today I want to continue our conversation about getting results by shifting from DO to THROUGH, by helping you to stop delegating and start developing.
Many people tell me they are so busy that they don't have time to lead or focus on higher priorities. However, when we examine their workload, it often reveals they are overwhelmed because they're holding onto everything, and that's about keeping control.
As a leader, you need to pass the baton. You need to empower others to take on tasks you once handled so that you can focus on leading.
The thinking shift you need is around the concept of delegation. If you make delegation mean giving away control or putting your acceptance and approval in someone else's hands, then that's a problem.
It's time to take the concept of delegation and throw it away. The shift you need to make is to move from delegation to development.
As a leader, one of your key responsibilities is to prepare the next generation of leaders. It's about building a team of individuals and helping them to increase their capabilities. When you evaluate what needs to be done and consider who else could do it, shift from thinking "I'm giving this away" to see it as an opportunity to develop the skills of your team.
So, you are no longer delegating; you are developing. You are using it as a training ground so others can step up and step in when needed, allowing you to finally put things down and have enough bandwidth to lead.
I'll see you then.
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