The Art of Delegation: Effective Guidance for your Direct Reports

Course Description:

Managing has been defined as getting others to do what needs to be done. Managers often ask, "Why don't my direct reports do what they are supposed to do?" Unfortunately, many answer, "They just aren't cut out for the job. I'll have to do it myself." Yet, rather than blaming others there may be something faulty with the process of delegating the assignments. In delegations that have gone wrong, the delegator usually has omitted one or two critical steps. Clear guidelines on how to delegate effectively can increase the success of delegation and build confidence for both managers and direct reports.

This training program is intended for first-line supervisors and managers who have had experiences delegating assignments or responsibilities to their direct reports. It teaches steps that enable supervisors and managers to delegate effectively. Program participants also assess their attitudes and current practices as delegators and, through experiential activities, explore how to communicate effectively.