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Top Tips for success from our research with CEOs and HR Directors

TOP TIPS ON DELEGATION:

FROM CEOs:

Make the top team jointly and severally responsible for the Corporate Goals
If someone can do it better, let them. Don’t let pride get in the way
Set parameters / expectations - don’t be too prescriptive
Be certain you have the very best people around you to whom you can delegate. These are people, who in their specific area, are smarter and more capable than you
You can delegate authority to your directors but you should take responsibility
Never do something that you've delegated - its demoralising!
Ensure individuals are empowered - clear empowerment levels
Delegate to those you trust to deliver

FROM HR Directors:

Delegate to capable people, give them the room and resources to deliver, help them understand what good looks like
Use a corporate tool like 'Strategy into Action' to ensure aligned and measured delegate of strategy
Understand delegation is not abdication
Keep it clear and simple - follow the text book on this one!
Delegate to CEO direct reports, while retaining responsibility for communicating / aligning around long term vision and development of direct reports
Have someone to cover every aspect of your role who you trust and who you give room to develop