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In the beginning, you may need to be in the background to inspire confidence and show people the way.

Here's how to make delegating work every time.

Keys to success
Delegation does not come easily to many of us. The secrets are to choose the right person, and to create a clear definition of the ultimate goal.

• Choose the right person for the task. They must be up to the task ultimately, even if they need training and practice to begin with.
• Set clear measurable objectives. The clearer these are, the happier people are to act without supervision. Then set goals with deadlines and sort out resources or allocate a budget.
• Clarify how much responsibility you want to delegate. This will vary from task to task and even from person to person. For example, they could:
  • Handle the issue alone, in their own way;
  • Handle the issue under supervision until they have learned how to do it;
  • Research solutions and recommend a course of action;
  • Research solutions leaving you to choose a course of action.