Once you have delegated a task and agreed on the outcome, let go and allow the employee to handle it.iStockphoto/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Too many managers go through the motions of delegating, only to hang around and try to micromanage their employees instead, says Harvard Business Review. They need to disengage.
"Entrusting a project to someone else can be tough. But if you don't rely on others, you'll always end up doing everything yourself. You'll also shortchange those who could learn by taking on new tasks.
Once you delegate something, don't be tempted to micromanage the process. Agree on the expected outcomes and just let go.
If you've asked a team member to take care of an important presentation, don't spend endless time on edits and corrections. Be clear on the parameters and remove yourself so they can do it their way, not yours.
This is much more efficient than taking over, and the end product will likely be better."