Some people find it easier to delegate than others. I’m one of the former, perhaps because I find it easier to find people who are better than me? 😉 But it is also important to be able to stand back and let them get on with things while ignoring the temptation to micromanage.
I’ve written and spoken elsewhere about HOW to delegate so I’ll address WHY it is important for you to delegate.
- Moving away from hands on work allows you to remove yourself from the business in order to focus on strategy and business improvements. You can’t see the view from the bridge if you’re busy shovelling coal in the engine room.
- It empowers your employees and enables them to step up (using you’re your training, procedures, and checklists) and maybe even step beyond your current standards
- It allows your team to develop more skills themselves and even to add new skills to the team
- It improves team productivity and efficiency. Get the right pegs in the right holes instead of trying to do everything yourself, irrespective of whether it’s in your area of expertise or not
- Spreading the workload allows you to reduce your personal stress and avoid burnout
So, sit back, relax, and delegate.
A couple of extra bits that caught my eye:
New supercomputer in Bristol UK’s most powerful supercomputer Isambard-AI comes online – BBC News
ICAEW Q2 Business Confidence Monitor (regional updates will follow) UK Business Confidence Monitor: National | ICAEW