{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Power of Effective Delegation","description":"If you\u2019re anything like me, I imagine you\u2019ve got a lot going on. Projects, hiring team members, putting out fires, keeping the day-to-day on track, and trying to lift your head and keep your team and initiatives on track.  You\u2019re longing to have more space and energy for yourself and the things that matter. And to do this, you know you need to hand off responsitibity to others on your team. But delegating isn\u2019t like handing the baton in the relay. People and projects are complex, and to delegate well, we need to hone some new skills.   Learning the skill of effective delegation takes some upfront investment from you.  And it\u2019s an investment that will pay off exponentially, allowing you to focus on thinking strategically, using your strengths and developing your team's strengths. Avoiding putting in the time to learn to delegate well, your team will be underutilized and frustrated by the lack of opportunity to learn and take on new responsibilities. Learning delegate effectively, you\u2019ll want to focus on these  Outcome Clarity- essential to know what you want the outcome is of the project or task you\u2019re delegating to be. If you don\u2019t  know what the result is, you can\u2019t  expect someone else to know either Define and Assess: the skill and capabilities needed to do what you want to be done.  Determine the Decision: Decide the authority the person you delegate to will need. Set up the Conversation with the person you\u2019ve identified as the best person to delegate to and ensure you have uninterrupted time to talk it through. Check-in on Their Capacity: Ask them if they have the time, energy, and bandwidth to meet your quality expectations and timeframe. STAY INVESTED in the person\u2019s success to deliver a great outcome Follow up Afterwards- have a conversation, see how it went for the person you delegated to, and provide feedback from your perspective.    Delegating is how you develop your team to make and fulfill more complex commitments together. You\u2019ll limit overwhelm and free up time to focus on high-value activities, so you can accelerate your results.   Let\u2019s connect on LinkedIn. Let me know you you listen to The Feminine Edge podcast. Ready to dive in and work with me? Let\u2019s talk, apply here. Subscribe and join my community of brilliant women reimagining systems, improving health and changing the game in healthcare.  If you love the show, I\u2019d love you to share it with a friend or colleague. Reviews on Apple Podcasts also help other women like you find the show.    ","author_name":"The Feminine Edge","author_url":"http:\/\/TheFeminineEdge.libsyn.com\/website","html":"