4)+Leadership+Strategies+Continued

__**Leadership Strategies Part 2: Delegation**__

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**When to delegate:**
-When there is a lot of work to be done in a limited amount of time. -When you feel someone else has the qualifications to suit the task. -When someone expresses interest in the task. -When you think that someone may benefit from the responsibility.

**When you shouldn't delegate:**
-When things are your usual responsibilities, except in emergencies. (As a leader, you will always have specified jobs to carry out) -When there is something that you wouldn't even be willing to do. -When someone may not possess the abilities necessary to complete the job. (Never set up your team or individuals for failure) -The leftovers.

1.Ask for volunteers, explain the task and see who is interested 2. Match talents, don't take over tasks when your request for volunteers is met with silence. Select people with talents for the task and express confidence in their abilities. 3. Spread the good tasks around. Avoid favourtism among the members of your group.
 * Methods for delegating are:**

**Guidelines for Delegating are:**
1. Co-ordinate open communication with the various people in the group. 2. Ensure that the task has been clearly defined and a deadline set. 3. Facilitate the accomplishments of getting the task done but don't take over. 4. Remember the importance of tact and concern 5. If things are not getting done find out why and act on it.

**Obstacles to Delegation and Solutions to overcome them**
- You are limited by the “I can do it better myself” fallacy. You feel the only way to finish work correctly is to do the work yourself. Solution: Start with small tasks and give them to others and increase with success. - You do not know what task to delegate. Solution: Ask others what they are comfortable with. - You lack confidence in a volunteer’s ability to make proper decisions. Solution: Have them check in with you on a regular basis but less often as they earn your confidence. - You feel you will loose control of the work and won’t know what’s happening. Solution: Have the group approve a plan of action. - You are particularly interested in the work and want to do it yourself because you get satisfaction from it. Solution: Satisfaction can come from sharing success.

**Why Some Group Members may not accept Delegation**
- They find it easier to find the person in charge than to make the decision themselves. - They don’t understand their own authority level so they are indecisive. - They fear criticism of a mistake and may lack self-confidence - They lack resources and necessary information to do a job. - they feel the incentives are inadequate to motivate them.
 * If someone is not doing their job you assign to them, find out why. They may not have the resources to get the job done.

When you delegate you will be able to distribute the work load. More members of your group will be actively involved. The talents of all the individuals will help the organization run smoothly.

Remember to thank your Volunteers/Team: Don't forget to thank your volunteers or your team for all of their hard work and efforts. Also, make sure you thank anyone else who may have contributed in some way. In some cases you may want to include thank you cards.