Seven Levels of Delegation

Seven Levels of Delegation

The first session of our two-part workshop, Empowering Collaboration: Mastering Delegation, Power-Sharing, and Decision-Making, highlighted the importance of delegation as a way to develop staff members.  Until the session, I had thought of delegation as something a...
Lead Wisely and Delegate!

Lead Wisely and Delegate!

Leading a small for-impact organization can be rewarding and challenging. You wear multiple hats, juggle numerous responsibilities, and often find yourself spread thin. In such scenarios, delegation might seem like a luxury reserved for larger organizations. However,...
Decisions! Decisions!

Decisions! Decisions!

In the dynamic world of for-impact organizations, decision-making can be challenging, especially when resources are limited and stakes are high. Yet it’s essential to master this skill for several reasons. Concerned about long-term success, you make decisions...
Delegation? Really?

Delegation? Really?

“I don’t empower people to please them. I empower them to make better decisions than me.” Jurgen Appelo caught my attention with this opening line to his video on delegation.  I have often heard delegation lifted up as best practice in management for practical...