One of the keys to being a successful small business owner is knowing how to delegate well. Just because you think you should be able to do it all doesn't mean that you can or should. Delegating smaller projects/issues out to employees allows you to focus on the big picture without getting bogged down in minutia. But too often managers don't know how to delegate effectively. This U.S. News & World Report article lists five common mistakes managers make when delegating to employees, including:
1. Not staying involved to monitor the process.2. Not being clear about the outcome/results you want.3. Giving the project to the wrong person.4. Feeling guilty about handing something over.5. Micromanaging what you have given away.
Bottom line: Knowing how to delegate is about figuring out what needs to be done, finding the right people to do it, communicating what you need, following up to make sure you're getting results and creating accountability.
1. Not staying involved to monitor the process.2. Not being clear about the outcome/results you want.3. Giving the project to the wrong person.4. Feeling guilty about handing something over.5. Micromanaging what you have given away.
Bottom line: Knowing how to delegate is about figuring out what needs to be done, finding the right people to do it, communicating what you need, following up to make sure you're getting results and creating accountability.
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