Effective Delegation
CPD Approved
Mastering the art of delegation is a vital skill for anyone aspiring to be an effective manager. Great managers don’t aim to do everything themselves—instead, they excel at selecting capable individuals for key tasks and empowering them to deliver.
That said, effective delegation isn’t always straightforward. It involves identifying the right responsibilities to pass on, addressing common challenges, and ensuring the delegation process is clear and well-structured. This ensures everyone involved understands what’s expected of them, how to approach the task, and when it needs to be completed.
When done correctly, delegation can significantly enhance workplace efficiency, benefiting managers, team members, and the wider organisation. It creates a more productive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment for all.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to delegation, starting with its definition and importance. It covers the core components of delegation, strategies to overcome barriers, how to identify tasks suitable for delegation, selecting the right people for the job, and the step-by-step delegation process. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to delegate confidently and effectively.
Course | Module number | Module name | Pass % required |
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Effective Delegation | 1 | The course structure | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 2 | What is delegation, and why is it so important? | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 3 | Elements of delegation | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 4 | The benefits of delegation | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 5 | Overcoming the barriers to delegation | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 6 | Choosing what to delegate | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 7 | Who you should delegate to | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 8 | The process of delegation | 70 |
Effective Delegation | 9 | Completion, follow-up and evaluation | 70 |