A Jet Set Test Of Delegation

Specific assignments the boss throws at employees because he or she simply does not want to do them.

The assignment of responsibility for specific outcomes or achievements to a specific individual or organization unit.

The assignment of authority to one or more parties.

Through clear communication (and the 5 W'S).

Through different channels.

Over the phone.

Who, What, When, Where, Why.

When, Where, Who, Why, How.

What, Why, When, Where, What.

Is what the task is.

Is what your resources are.

Is what you want for lunch.

She did not include what task is to be done.

She did not include where Bill's task fits into the big picture.

She did not include when the task needs to be completed.

Both an effective and empowering work environment.

An effective work environment.

An empowering work environment.

Used to balance workloads.

Craved by employees.

Pushing off unfavorable tasks to your employees.

Preparing yourself with all the information necessary, clearly communicating to employee, discussing with employee.

Communicating with employee, discussing with employee, checking back with employee.

Preparing yourself with all the information necessary, choosing an employee, communicating with employee.

Choosing your employee at random.

Clearly communicating.

Defining your task.