Delegation is often one of the hardest skills for a manager to master. However, the skill can be learned. This one-day workshop will explore many of the facets of delegation: when to delegate, and who to delegate to. We will also go through the delegation process step by step, to see where the pitfalls lie, and what we can do about getting around them.
Highlights of what participants will learn:
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Delegation: The Art of Delegating Effectively, like each course title in the Velsoft suite of customizable courseware titles, comes complete with teaching resources that include detailed Instructor Guides, Student Manuals, Quick Reference Guides, Icebreakers & Activities, Lesson Plans, pre-made PowerPoint slides, and more.
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You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
To begin, participants will explore the advantages and disadvantages of delegation in small groups.
Next, participants will learn about the four basic steps to delegation and the different degrees of delegation.
As a pre-assignment, participants were asked to complete a case study. During this session, you will discuss the answers.
This session will give participants four tools to help them determine who to choose for what task.
Next, we will explore an eight-step process that participants can follow to ensure they cover all the bases when delegating.
This session will look at the four levels of authority you can give when delegating.
Participants will learn how to give better instructions, and then they will practice giving and receiving instructions through a group activity.
One way to help employees accept your delegation is through effective communications. This session will look at three components of communication skills: listening, asking questions, and probing.
Next, participants will explore five ways of monitoring delegation.
During this session, participants will work in small groups to complete a five part case study to give them hands-on practice with the skills learned so far today.
This session will give participants some tips on giving feedback. Then, participants will work on several different case studies to apply these tips.
To wrap up the day, we will look at the characteristics of a good delegator and some ways to evaluate your skills.
At the end of the day, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.