Enhance your teams’ productivity and capacity with our Delegation training. This program will help managers and supervisors allocate tasks, clarify priorities, and implement accountability—aiming for both successful task execution along with autonomy and independence within their teams.
Course Overview
Introduction to Effective Delegation
- Explore the idea of delegation within the context of management.
- Discuss the importance and benefits of delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
Fundamentals of Delegating Tasks and Responsibilities
- Identifying what tasks can be delegated.
- Understanding how to choose the right person for each task or responsibility.
Developing Task and Responsibility Inventories
- Creating comprehensive lists that categorize all necessary tasks and responsibilities within your team.
- Techniques for organizing task inventories in a way that supports effective delegation.
Setting Priorities
- Strategies for determining which tasks need immediate attention versus those that can wait.
- How prioritizing affects both short-term achievements and long-term goals.
Establishing Clear Expectations
- The significance of setting clear, understandable expectations when delegating.
- Communication techniques to ensure clarity around roles, timelines, and desired outcomes.
Implementing Time-Management Techniques
- Understand urgent and non-urgent requests and prioritize them accordingly
- Learn tips for managing your time to maximize productivity
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Who Should Register for this Delegation Course
New Managers and Supervisors
Individuals newly promoted to managerial or supervisory roles often find themselves overwhelmed by the sudden increase in responsibilities. This course will help them with essential delegation skills, enabling them to distribute tasks effectively, manage their workload efficiently, and focus on more strategic activities.
Overwhelmed Managers and Supervisors
Supervisors who feel constantly overwhelmed with tasks and unable to meet all their to-do’s will get practical techniques for prioritizing work, setting clear expectations, and using delegation as a tool not just for personal relief but also for team development and empowerment.
Leaders Looking for Efficiency
Leaders aiming to enhance productivity within their teams will find valuable insights in this training program. They’ll learn to clarify task objectives, making it easier to delegate confidently and monitor progress toward mutual success.
Key Learning Outcomes
Delegation Basics
Attendees will learn the core principles of effective delegation, including when and how to delegate tasks to enhance team productivity and individual development.
Strategic Task Allocation
Participants will learn techniques for identifying delegable tasks and matching them with the right team members based on skills, workload, and developmental needs.
Prioritization
Managers and supervisors will learn strategies for setting priorities among various tasks, ensuring critical objectives are met efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
Time Management
Learners will discover strategies for effectively managing their time throughout the workday.
Clear Communication Techniques
Attendees will learn how to establish clear expectations through effective communication—setting the stage for accountability and limiting misunderstandings in delegated tasks.
Delivery Methods
We work with organizations to create a customized training solution, and we deliver the courses nationwide in a variety of formats. Our training program can be delivered in-person or virtually depending on your company’s needs. Training sessions can be delivered in half-day, full-day, or one-day workshop formats.
Prior to training, ERC performs an assessment of your organization’s needs to recommend the right structure and content. Modules can be customized based on the needs of your organization and training participants.
Traditional Classroom Format
Our traditional classroom format can be delivered at your organization, a facility of your choice, or at ERC’s Training Center. This format is best suited for small groups with no more than 25 people per class.
Virtual Format
Our virtual format is delivered live and can accommodate larger groups.
Led by Experienced Trainers
While some supervisory training programs are led by trainers who have never been in a supervisory role, ERC’s trainers bring decades of on-the-job supervisory, management, and leadership experience.
Our trainers pride themselves on being able to connect with today’s supervisors and frontline managers on the challenges and opportunities of the job.
Tom Ault
Chris Powers
Nada Djordevich
Damon Lindor
Frequently Asked Questions
Delegation is an important skill for supervisors and managers because successful delegation enhances productivity, efficiency, and team development. Here’s how:
- Workload Management: By distributing tasks effectively, managers can focus on more strategic goals, enabling other team members to develop.
- Team Development: Delegating tasks helps employees build new skills, increasing overall team competence.
- Productivity: When first-time managers master delegation, they avoid micromanagement and maximize productivity by aligning tasks with team members’ strengths.
If a manager cannot delegate effectively, several issues can arise:
- Overwhelm: Without delegation, managers risk becoming overwhelmed by tasks, leading to increased stress levels and reduced focus on strategic priorities.
- Micromanagement: One of the common delegation pitfalls is micromanaging every detail, which hinders employee growth and reduces team morale.
- Development Complacency: Team members miss out on skill-building and professional growth opportunities, limiting their readiness for future responsibilities.
- Lower Productivity: Failing to delegate tasks aligned with team strengths can lead to inefficiencies, poor performance, and decreased productivity.
