Delegation Skills

Overview 

Delegation is an essential skill for managers and leaders, allowing them to distribute tasks effectively, build team capacity, and increase productivity. This course is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of delegation skills, including identifying appropriate tasks to delegate, selecting team members, and monitoring progress. Through interactive sessions, participants will develop the skills they need to become effective delegators. 

Learning objectives
  • Understand the principles of effective delegation 
  • Identify tasks and team members for delegation 
  • Develop communication skills for delegation 
  • Monitor and evaluate delegated tasks 
  • Overcome common barriers to delegation 
Delivery method 

Can be delivered face to face, online or blended either in person or virtually e.g.  Teams/Zoom. Learners will have access to our learning platform where they can refer to the materials, watch extra resources such as videos and interactive activities and access links to organisations, for those that want to take their learning further. 

A full day is recommended for staff with little or no previous experience. For those with prior knowledge, a half day is recommended as a condensed session with post course materials. 

Workshops combine presentation slides, interactive exercises, individual reflection and group discussion.