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...feel they simply not have the time to delegate an activity and that it is easier to do the job themselves.

The key is to make sure that you delegate, but without abdicating on the one hand or interfering on the other.

Definition

Delegation is about entrusting others with appropriate responsibility and authority for the operation and/or accomplishment of certain activities. More simply, it is about getting someone else to do part of your job--a job that is your responsibility but need not be done by yourself. It is not getting them to do something they are already paid to do in the first place. It should also be positive (for instance as a means of developing staff) rather than negative (for example passing on a job you do not like).

There are various levels of delegation.

You may wish to delegate the activity but not the accountability. Because you are delegating part of your job, you remain ultimately responsible for the outcome. You get the credit if you delegate effectively, but you also get the criticism if your delegation is less than successful.

You may wish to delegate responsibility and...

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