The
best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he
wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while
they do it. ~Theodore Roosevelt
You know you can’t do everything by yourself. In
order to work effectively, you have to delegate. Delegation is an effective way
to display your leadership ability. However, when other people are doing the
job, you are still responsible for the outcome. To get things done as expected through
others, it is important to observe a few things:
1. The
right person for the right job: Look for people who are enthusiastic and eager
to learn new things. It is important to match the right job to the right person.
The new job should be challenging enough to ignite the fire in the person doing
the job.
2. Be
clear about what to do: Get it right from the beginning, be very clear about
the job scope. Define precisely the boundary of the job. Explain in no
uncertain terms what needs to be done.
3. Expected
results and deadlines: The person doing the job must know what the expected
results are and when the job is to be completed.
4. Support:
Allow the new person to do things his or her way, do not micromanage. The main thing is to focus on the results. Let
the new person develop his or her potential because they may be able to execute
the job in a better way.
Never
tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you
with their ingenuity. ~George S Patton
5. Follow
up: It is essential to follow up from time to time and check their performance.
Do expect mistakes, but rectify as early as possible. Regular review is a way
to tell the other person that you care about them.
6. Get
feedback: Find out about their response to the new assignment. Solicit ideas from
them to get things done more efficiently and effectively.
7. Provide
feedback: It is vital to notify and show appreciation for a job executed
correctly and done well. It is an excellent way to motivate them to work harder
and promote their creativity. Delegation is an effective way to groom future
leaders.
No
person will make a great business who wants to do it all himself or get all the
credit. ~Andrew Carnegie
All these 7 tips are just great!It's very essential to choose the right candidate for a job and to give him a moral boost to ignite his hidden talent.Especially,I like the 7th tip, it's really essential to appreciate a candidate after he/she has successfully completed the given assignment,this will encourage them to perform much better in the near future.
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