Delegation is vitally important because it allows more people to be actively
involved, distributes the workload and gives members value and importance
in the organization. Here are some delegation guidelines to assist in spreading
responsibility in your chapter.
WHAT and WHEN to delegate:
Delegate matters that keep repeating themselves and minor decisions that
are made most frequently, as well as detailed work that takes up large portions
of time. Delegate as soon as you determine that someone's qualifications
fit the task or when someone expresses interest in the task.
WHAT
NOT to delegate: Do not delegate situations that would have a large negative
impact if failure occurs or those that involve someone else's morale. Never
delegate something that you yourself would not be willing to do (the menial
work).
METHODS for delegation: Ask for volunteers but do not
give up if no one raises their hand. A silent response is not necessarily
a negative one. Suggest persons who you feel would be good for the task. Go
ahead and assign a task to someone (the person can always decline if they
are not interested). Finally, spread "good" jobs around. Do not always
give the good tasks to the same person. Spreading the good tasks gives everyone
value, importance and motivation.
Remember, delegation not
only helps leaders distribute the work and achieve more, it also allows
additional opportunity to distribute praise for a job well done!
