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12 April 2013
Power
Power- The ability of individuals or groups to induce or influence the beliefs or actions of other persons or groups. It can be throughExpertness Referent Reward Coercive
Authority
Authority- The right in a position to exercise discretion in making decisions affecting others
Empowerment
Empowerment Employees, managers and teams at all levels in the organization are given the power to make decisions without asking their supervisors for permission
Scalar principle
Scalar principle The clearer the line of authority, the clearer will be the responsibility for decision making and the more effective will be organizational communication
Functional authority
Functional authority The right delegated to an individual or a department to control specified processes, practices, policies, or other matters relating to activities undertaken by persons in other departments
What is Delegation?
Delegation is primarily about entrusting others . This means that they can act and initiate independently; and that they assume responsibility with you for certain tasks.(Blair 2005) An effective manager is knowledgeable about the strengths and weaknesses of his colleagues. Employees are looked upon as members of a team; each playing a significant role into getting a goal accomplished.
Delegation:
The act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another (dictionary.com) OR. the distribution of responsibility and authority to others while holding them accountable for their performance. (www.lawsoncg.com)
Why to Delegate?
To use skills and resources already within the group To keep from burning out a few leaders To develop new leaders and build new skills within the group To get things done To prevent the group from getting too dependent on one or two leaders To become more powerful as a group To allow everyone to feel a part of the effort and the success Group members feel more committed if they have a role and feel needed
Why Not?
its too hard!
it takes too much time! nobody can do it as good as I can nobody else has any time either
Steps in Delegation
I Introduce the task D-Demonstrate clearly what needs to be done
E-Ensure understanding
A-Allocate authority, information and resources L-Let go
Demonstrate Clearly
Show examples of previous work Explain objectives Discuss timetable, set deadlines
Ensuring Understanding
Clear communication Ask for clarification Secure commitment Dont say no for them Collaboratively determine methods for follow-up
Let go
Communicate delegates authority Step back, let them work Use constrained access Dont allow for reverse delegation
Tasks should not be constantly delegated to the same individual, Tasks that involve personnel issues.
Question ??
Thank You !!