Synonyms: designate, depute, assign
 
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 (delegating)<br><br>
 
â–¸ noun:  authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions<br><br>
 
When tasks are being delegated, the following points should be borne in mind<br><br>
 
          Is it clear what level of performance you require?
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          Have you demonstrated in the past that you trust the delegate’s judgement?
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          Does the delegate share your perception of the importance of the task?
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          Does the delegate have the resources necessary to undertake the task?      
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          Can you avoid the temptation to continually ‘check up’ on the delegate’s performance of the task?
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          If the task involves informal review meetings between you and the delegate, can you avoid these turning into ‘approval granting’ sessions?
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          Have you made it clear that you are not going jump in at the first sign of trouble and take the task away from the delegate?
 
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To Whom Should You Delegate?
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The factors to consider here include:
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   1. The experience, knowledge and skills of the individual as they apply to the delegated task.
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 * What knowledge, skills and attitude does the person already have?
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          * Do you have time and resources to provide any training needed?
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   2. The individual's preferred work style.
<br>          * How independent is the person?
    <br><br>      * What does he or she want from his or her job?
        <br> <br> * What are his or her long-term goals and interest, and how do these align with the work proposed?<br><br>
   3. The current workload of this person.
     <br>     * Does the person have time to take on more work?<br><br>
          * Will you delegating this task require reshuffling of other responsibilities and workloads?
 
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