Want to delegate work more effectively? If you’re a manager or a leader, you have to master the art of delegation. Learning how to divide the work among the team will increase your productivity and success. If you’re unsure how to do it properly, read our tips.

1. Know when to delegate. Use the “70 percent rule.” If another person is able perform the task at least 70 percent as well as you can, delegate it.
2. Learn how to let go
3. Find the right tasks to delegate
4. Delegate responsibility and authority and not only tasks
5. Select the right person to delegate to
6. Allow the person to control his or her own methods and processes
7. Explain why you’re delegating
8. Establish an understanding of the task assigned
9. Ask for any concerns they may have and their suggestions and ideas
10. Furnish context for the task and be clear on the objectives and outcomes
11. Provide clear instructions and monitor progress
12. Determine standards and establish the major dos and don’ts
13. Discuss timelines and deadlines
14. Agree on a schedule of checkpoints at which you’ll review project progress
15. Maintain open lines of communication
16. Provide adequate support
17. Be available to answer questions
18. Provide resources and training if needed
19. Focus on results
20. Get ongoing non-intrusive feedback about progress on the project
21. Take time to review all submitted work
22. Provide quality feedback
23. If you are not satisfied with the progress, ask the person to make adjustments and do not do the task yourself!
24. Keep in mind that nobody can accomplish a task in exactly the same way as you would do. Sometimes, as long as it doesn’t hurt the business, you should accept the result only to motivate others, even if it’s not perfect but good enough.
25. Say thank you and show your appreciation

If you want more insight into delegation, read the book “Delegation and Supervision” by Brian Tracy