Effective delegation in 6 simple steps

Training Theme

This training presents a structured 6-step method for effective delegation. It covers the identification of delegable tasks, the choice of appropriate employees, and the implementation of a progressive delegation plan. The training emphasizes the importance of adapting the delegation style according to the employee's skills (A, B or C) and offers a practical guide for conducting delegation interviews. It highlights that delegation is a tool for developing employees and saving time for managers, while underlining the importance of monitoring and clearly communicating expectations.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will learn how to:

• Delegate effectively in 6 steps, to free up time and develop your colleagues.
• Anticipate delegable tasks and list them regularly.
• Identify colleagues capable of and interested in these new tasks.
• Clearly express expectations, results, and success indicators to colleagues.
• Jointly establish a gradual delegation plan with deadlines and boundaries.
• Grant your colleague the appropriate level of authority and communicate this to the relevant individuals.
• Conduct proper follow-ups with tracking indicators and regular check-ins.

Target Audience 

Managers wishing to acquire management fundamentals.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video "Delegating cannot be improvised", 2'06
  • A Cyndi story that teaches the importance of trust, communication and adaptation in delegation
• Two tips for delegating well (quiz)

LEARN

• Expert video: The 6 stages of delegation, 5'35
  • Guide to the essential steps for successful delegation and employee development
• The ABCs of delegation - Types A, B and C depending on the capacity of the employees
• Quiz and TRUE/FALSE on delegation management

ANCHOR

• Conduct a delegation interview in 8 steps
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Delegation interview (PDF)
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)