Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2021

I have seen dumping responsibilities on people and calling it delegation. This form of delegation does more harm than good for an organization. Healthy delegation achieves the opposite results. . Delegation involves more than ridding oneself of responsibility. It leaves projects undone or completed mediocre at best.

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Delegation Edmondson Objective Uncertainty 75

Marshall Goldsmith

APRIL 28, 2014

When C-level executives are asked what change they could make to become a more effective leader, one of the most common answers is, “I need to delegate more!” ” My caution to these executives is always the same: Don’t delegate more. Delegate more effectively. Schedule one-on-one sessions with each person.

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Delegation Report Consensus Learning-by-Doing 137

Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Can Delegation Kill? Many leaders think they need to delegate more to be more effective as leaders. Most often leaders don’t need to delegate more, they need to delegate more effectively! My caution to these executives is always the same: Inappropriate delegation can kill. So what do you do, kill delegation?

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Delegation Morale Report Learning-by-Doing 152

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Cultivating Motivation Keeping your team motivated is crucial for long-term success. Mastering Effective Delegation The art of delegation is vital for a manager. Being unpredictable in this area means knowing how to delegate not just tasks but responsibilities. Make it a habit to celebrate small victories.

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Team Management Delegation How To 195

Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Critical tasks require immediate attention but are optional to our long-term goals. Important tasks are those that contribute to long-term objectives and personal missions. Delegate: Pass on tasks that others can do just as well, if not better, freeing you up for high-priority work. Or say, “Not Now”.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The right leadership skills can make all the difference when it comes to achieving a team’s goals, fostering a positive work environment, and driving long-term success. Delegation: A leader needs to be able to delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of business, the term 'Optimal State' often arises, especially in discussions about executive success. They have the ability to anticipate market trends, understand complex business dynamics, and develop long-term strategies. But what exactly is this Optimal State, and how does it pave the way to success?

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Execution Succession Emotional Intelligence Long-term 195

Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

In my coaching work, one common issue I see – especially in newly minted managers – is learning how to be successful in delegation. That’s not to say that these managers aren’t comfortable or are unwilling to delegate; most are more than happy to hand off assignments to their various team members.

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Delegation Learning-by-Doing Drucker Resources 230

Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Empowering employees: Leaders must empower their employees by delegating work and giving them the freedom to come up with solutions. Leaders must also be able to identify when to delegate and when to handle work themselves. This leads to employee engagement and retention.

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Leadership Delegation Long-term Goal 178

Rich Gee Group

JUNE 8, 2022

Here it is in its simplest form: Take your impossibly long task list (the one that gets longer every day) and plug each task into one of these four areas: DO TODAY - High Urgency & High Importance Description: Urgent and important tasks you’ll work on immediately (today). Think in terms of weeks and months rather than NOW.

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Delegation Long-term Learning-by-Doing Budgeting 195

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

In this post, I go a step further and discuss stepped decision-making, or delegating responsibility for a certain task, role, or function to the lowest possible hierarchical level in the organization. This leads to many and long meetings, sometimes to discuss trivialities. Delegating responsibility, or stepped decision-making.

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Delegation Guidelines Consensus Long-term 263

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

If you want to last in leadership long term and you want to genuinely make am impact that outlasts your leadership, you will have to be intentional. Here are 7 suggestions for long term leadership success: Abiding – Sit with God regularly to talk and listen. Learn to be a friend and an expert at delegation.

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Long-term Succession Leadership Delegation 66

Lead from Within

MARCH 16, 2023

Leaders must be able to think strategically and plan for the long term, but they must also be able to execute on the details and handle the tactical aspects of their job. Control and delegation. Individual and team. Leading and serving.

Leadership 217

Leadership Delegation Tactics Long-term 217

Skip Prichard

JANUARY 3, 2024

Delegate effectively, empowering team members with more responsibilities. Keep an eye on the future, planning for long-term growth and success. Bridging Business, Team, and Personal Goals Align personal goals with business objectives for a harmonious work-life integration. Keep the momentum alive.

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Positioning Long-term Delegation Seminar 86

Lead from Within

AUGUST 14, 2023

Shortcutting: While it may be tempting to take shortcuts to save time or resources, in the long run, it can harm your leadership potential. Short-term focus: As a leader, it is essential to have a long-term vision and to think beyond the present. As a leader, it is essential to treat everyone fairly and with respect.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 30, 2023

“Grit” is defined as passion and perseverance towards long-term goals, and it is considered a crucial ingredient for success. This can happen when they don’t know when to give up and keep trying to win losing battles, even when their persistence is costing them in terms of their well-being.

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Succession Leadership Self-aware Long-term 216

Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2024

Be a strategic thinker: Business needs good strategic thinkers and the most effective leaders are able to think strategically and plan for the long-term. Be a good delegator: Knowing how to delegate tasks is essential for any successful leader.

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Leadership Delegation Crisis Mentor 146

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. Agree on resources.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 78

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. Agree on resources.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 78

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2023

Deploy Consistency and Long-Term Thinking in All Decisions Defining long-term goals for an entrepreneur is important because you can easily lose sight of the bigger picture in dealing with everyday tasks associated with being at the top. Delegate wherever it’s possible.

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Entrepreneur Storytelling Leadership Long-term 110

Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Effective leaders set clear expectations, delegate tasks, nurture team growth, and make tough decisions while shouldering more significant responsibilities. In the dynamic realm of business, CEOs who understand the nuances of leadership and management can chart a course for long-term success.

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Management Leadership CEO Self-aware 174

Lead from Within

APRIL 16, 2020

When you make self-care a priority, you strengthen yourself for the long run and set a good example for your team. Schedule less important tasks for the future, and delegate when you can. Instead of micromanaging those around you, practice delegation and trust. Learn to say no. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

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Stress Long-term Delegation Micromanagement 218

Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s important that you recognize your own limitations and understand the value of delegating certain jobs or responsibilities in order to free up time for more important tasks. Having a strong sense of purpose will help you stay focused on the long-term objectives while also keeping your team motivated and inspired.

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Succession Outsourcing How To B2B 218

Leading Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

Think in the long-term. “Go Go long-term greedy.” This can mean avoiding ethical shortcuts, hiring people smarter than you, delegating more, and helping prepare high performers for success beyond your team.”. Example is everything—especially when it is inconvenient and costs you something.

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Long-term Travel Delegation Banking 375

Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

A true caring leader understands that making difficult decisions and inflicting short-term discomfort can lead to long-term benefits for everyone, and the real caring is being honest. When leaders care too much : Can leaders care too much, yes they can when it makes them avoid confrontation or giving honest feedback.

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Micromanagement Short-term Long-term Active Listening 158

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Wise and Thoughtful Delegation. Delegating demonstrates that you believe in others and they often respond by “expanding their ability to do more and perform at a higher level.”. Delegating wisely both develops and uses those talents. Like delegating, we think we could do better and so we don’t hold people accountable.

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Delegation Learning-by-Doing Short-term Bond 315

Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Delegation, put most simply, involves the assignment of a specific task or project by one person to another, and the person’s commitment to complete the task or project. Effective delegators spend time planning work assignments and organizing resources to achieve business goals in the most productive way possible.

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Delegation Guidelines Short-term Long-term 121

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Effective Delegation Of Tasks. Tasks need to be delegated based not only on priority but based on the skill of employees to whom tasks are delegated. Everyone has skills, and you want to delegate accordingly. Certainly, these aspects of effective project management are stated in broad terms.

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Project Skills Delegation Management 116

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 24, 2017

But in terms of team cohesion, it’s important that we not lose sight of what got us to where we are today. Of course, what makes delegation so effective depends on what we choose to delegate to various members of our team.

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Team Delegation Long-term Goal 277

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Learn to delegate. It creates frustration in the short term, but saves you huge amounts of time and makes people feel more important in the long term. Especially to the new hires. And the quiet ones. Be loyal to your employees and they will be 10X loyal right back. Create an environment that people want to work in.

Management 195

Management Short-term Micromanagement Long-term 195

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively. Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. Agree on resources.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 60

CO2

JUNE 9, 2015

9 Steps to Delegating Tasks and Authority More Effectively. Leaders usually love the idea of delegating, but when it comes time to passing out tasks, they sometimes get cold feet. When leaders delegate halfway—by re-taking responsibility midway through or by micromanaging throughout—no one is served. by Gary Cohen.

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Delegation Micromanagement Project Long-term 60

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I have seen, and probably been accused of, dumping responsibilities on people inappropriately and calling it delegation. Also from experience, this form of delegation actually appears to do more harm than good for an organization. In my book Mythical Leader , I share a few stories of delegation gone wrong when I was the leader.

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Delegation Bottom-up Objective Uncertainty 38

General Leadership

MARCH 19, 2014

At the same time, if the culture is such that everything outside of work is sacrificed due to long hours, the people will fail just as quickly. The short-term gains will quickly give way to an exhausted team and little to no production. If he pushes them hard for too long, their performance will suffer.

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Leadership Delegation Bond Welch 403

Rich Gee Group

JULY 31, 2023

People Management: This encompasses a wide range of sub-skills, from delegation and conflict resolution to coaching and performance management. They need the ability to analyze situations, weigh options, consider short and long-term impacts, and make informed decisions.

Middle Management 195

Middle Management Emotional Intelligence Company Self-aware 195

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I obviously had heard the term bottleneck, but I never really understood it, or the damage it can be, until a bottleneck began to impact whether or not we were profitable as a company. I have also learned that the term bottleneck matters in the field of leadership. The leader never delegates actual authority.

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Leadership Delegation Long-term Edmondson 64

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 13, 2014

After enduring the long and at-times extreme weather conditions of this past winter season, many of us are understandably relieved to find ourselves under the welcoming and hospitable conditions that are often associated with Springtime.

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Delegation Long-term Learning-by-Doing Motivation 275