6 Steps to Effective Delegation (Part 3 of 6)

3. Share and clarify the big picture.

Employees should understand the big picture. In many workshops that I deliver I ask participants if they know the mission statement of their organization. Perhaps not surprising is that very few have any idea about the mission statement.

Knowing and understanding the mission statement gives employees a sense of purpose and helps solidify direction and desired outcomes during delegation efforts. Employees who know and understand the mission of the organization will be better positioned to tackle projects, assignments, and day-to-day job duties. When they encounter unexpected problems it reinforces the purpose giving them a better approach to problem solving.

During delegation efforts employees should be clear on the expected outcomes of a task or assignment and how this assignment aligns with the broader organization strategies. Throughout the course of a project it is beneficial to continually monitor the path and progress to be sure this alignment continues. An opportunity to monitor is presented when we establish meaningful timelines and milestones.