Management Tip of the Day: Delegate, Delegate, Delegate

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile NOVEMBER 28, 2012 Delegate, Delegate, Delegate Most managers complain of having too much to do, but very few of them effectively delegate work. In fact, delegation is one of the most underutilized and underdeveloped management capabilities. Here are three ways to do it more: Identify the problem. You may not realize that you're unnecessarily hoarding work. Look for warning signs. For example, are you working long hours and feel indispensable, while your staff keeps regular hours? Remind yourself. Keep a visual reminder of your team's development goals so you can easily identify opportunities to delegate. A printed list taped next to your computer should work. Ask others to hold you accountable. Give your direct reports permission to call you out when you haven't delegated something you should. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Why Aren't You Delegating?" by Amy Gallo. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT Project Management Harvard ManageMentor Online Module Learn the nuts and bolts of project management, including project planning, budgeting, team-building, execution, and risk analysis. Covers useful tools and techniques such as GANTT and PERT charts, Work Breakdown Structure, and variance analysis. One-year single user license. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Don't Waste Your Organization's Anniversary Turn a Relationship Into a Sale Use Sound Bites to Make Your Presentation Stick Ask These 3 Questions Before Joining that Start-Up Energize Your Network New Job? Only Make the Sacrifices You Want To Keep Your Team Small A Better Way to Brainstorm in Groups Maintain Control When Conducting a Job Interview Make Your To-Do List Work All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)