Delegation and Task Management
Master delegation - boost productivity, empower your team, and take control of your time.
Delegation and Task Management
According to Professor Henry Mintsberg, most managers work at what he calls an “unrelenting pace” and their activities are often brief, on average spending less than 10 minutes on each task, and even more disturbing, often those activities will be unrelated to each other.
A manager’s day is difficult to plan out generally on a daily basis let alone plot it out-to-the-minute precisely. So how do we conquer our day, how do we get all our tasks done effectively and efficiently? With some careful planning, some great time management and delegation skills, that’s how.
Outcomes
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of delegation as part of the management process
- Describe critical elements of delegation processes and procedures
- Explain the concept of cognitive bias
- Determine the most appropriate tasks to delegate and promote responsibility and accountability
- Use delegation strategies for capability development
- Implement strategies to stop other people’s priorities becoming yours
What to expect
This dynamic and interactive course combines practical exercises, group discussions, and real-world applications. You’ll engage in self-assessments to identify your current delegation style, participate in simulations to practice prioritisation, and explore real-life scenarios to refine your delegation strategies. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with actionable insights and a clear plan for managing your time and empowering your team.
Who is this Delegation and Task Management Course for?
This course is designed for managers, team leaders, and supervisors who want to enhance their time management and delegation skills. It is ideal for individuals who feel overwhelmed by competing priorities, struggle to delegate effectively, or want to empower their teams to take on more responsibility.
How will this Delegation and Task Management course help me?
This course equips you with the tools to:
- Increase your productivity and focus by effectively delegating tasks
- Reduce stress and workload while maintaining control over critical activities
- Empower your team to take ownership, fostering accountability and growth
- Enhance your leadership skills by prioritising effectively and managing expectations
- Navigate workplace challenges confidently and with greater clarity
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Overview
Audience
Format
What's Included
What Is Delegation?
Determine what genuine delegation looks like. Getting rid of the tasks you don’t want to do isn’t delegating, it’s dumping. Look at the benefits of true delegation to you, your team and your organisation.
Prioritising Tasks
Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritise your tasks based on how quickly they need to be completed (urgency) and the benefit they provide to the organisation (importance).
Once you have this, you can decide what tasks should be completed by whom and by when.
The Stages Of Delegation
Analyse the eight stages of delegation and determine what you should be doing at each stage. Also, identify the purpose of delegating. True delegation isn’t just about getting tasks done, it’s about building capability in your people.
Obstacles To Delegation
Identify why you may sometimes struggle to delegate and implement strategies to address those obstacles and make delegation easier.
Granting Levels Of Authority
When you delegate work to people, you need to delegate a certain level of authority. Look at the six levels of authority and determine the most appropriate level to delegate in each situation.
Tips For Effective Delegation
Look at the ten tips for effective delegation and use those to improve your delegating capability.
Managing Other People’s Priorities
Part of delegating properly is learning to manage the priorities of others, especially those who want to make their priorities your priorities, Learn the subtle art of saying no and identify when this is appropriate.
This course is designed for managers, team leaders, and supervisors who want to enhance their time management and delegation skills. It is ideal for individuals who feel overwhelmed by competing priorities, struggle to delegate effectively, or want to empower their teams to take on more responsibility.
- This is 1-day program that can be delivered face-to-face or as a virtual program (MS Teams)
- Comprehensive Learning Guide
- Interactive Sessions
- Self-Assessment
- Expert Guidance
- Certificate of Completion
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- Rental cost to client $95+GST per laptop + transport
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- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- OneNote
- Added only if required - MS Project, MS Visio
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