People at start-ups have to scale, but so do managers at large companies! The same mindset applies here, especially around finding the right people and delegating to them.
Here are 3 must-dos for effective delegation:
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Explain context. Don’t tell people what to do, tell them what the outcome needs to look like and why. That way they can make good decisions in the right direction.
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Mid-point check-in. When you’ve delegated a large project, have them let you know when they will set up time with you to check-in, so you can review their progress.
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Debrief. At the end of a project you’ve delegated reserve time to review how it went and, most importantly, lessons learned. The key to increasing people’s capacity – and being able to delegate more – is for them to learn as rapidly as possible. Debriefing accelerates this process.
I would love to hear what tools you use to become a better delegator!
You’re bought in to scaling yourself, and you know you need to be a better delegator. Check out these common delegation mistake for you to avoid.
