How to delegate
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Have you ever found yourself drowning in tasks that others could do, but somehow you're still doing them yourself? Today, Shane Leaning shares a framework that completely transformed how he delegates - and might give you back hours of your week.
In this episode, Shane explores the nine levels of delegation developed by the late Tim Brighouse, a renowned British educationalist. This framework provides a clear spectrum from essentially no delegation to complete handover of responsibility.
Key Insights:
Most leaders default to lower levels of delegation due to habits, politeness, or control preferences
Clarity is crucial - most delegation problems stem from unclear expectations
Match your delegation approach to both the task complexity and the person's experience
Cultural differences significantly impact how delegation is received and should be considered
Progressive delegation can develop team members' skills and confidence over time
The same person might handle different tasks at different delegation levels depending on context
Challenge:
Try being explicitly clear about your delegation level in at least three conversations next week. Use the framework and see what happens when you're transparent about expectations.
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Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on LinkedIn and Bluesky. My email address is shane@shaneleaning.com.
