7 Tasks Successful Leaders Never Delegate

jerrytz · 2015-02-21T07:23:01+00:00

Ive made the point before that knowing when and how to delegate is a trait of good leaders. It shows trust in your employees and ensures that you are focusing your own time and skills in your zone of genius the tasks that only you can do. 1.Core functions or responsibilities Neither a company nor an individual employee should ever outsource their core competencies the tasks that add the most value. As an employee, if you outsource these tasks, your boss may wonder why he needs to keep you around at all. As a company, you may find yourself held hostage if you outsource and your partner leaves or demands more money. 2.Praise and discipline These tasks are two sides of the coin. People will naturally trust and be more loyal to the person who doles out praise and incentives, and the higher up you are in a company, the more important it is to do these activities yourself. Likewise, while disciplining employees is possibly a managers most unpleasant task, it shouldnt be passed off to a subordinate. Dont name some underling to be the one to have to pass out the pink slips; if it must be done, do it yourself. 3.Team building and talent nurturing Perhaps a managers most important job is building, training, and nurturing his or her team, which is why its vital not to completely outsource these tasks. Bringing in the right talent, putting together a team that works well, and understanding which members need training, mentoring, or incentives are the tools for success. 4.Fundraising and investor relations Especially if youre a CEO or entrepreneur, you cant completely delegate these tasks. Investors want to hear from the person in charge whether the news is good or bad. Mission, vision, and company culture As with team building, you cant outsource the core values that bring you together as a team. Whether you are the CEO or a team leader, maintaining the vision that drives your team cannot be forgotten or outsourced. 5.Crisis management No matter how big the crisis is in the grand scheme of things, your presence is required. Its important to show all parties that you are monitoring the situation and involved in finding a solution. It doesnt matter whether your organization is negotiating a hostage situation or trying to salvage your biggest account; a wise leader will be present and involved. 6.Traditions and etiquette There are just certain situations that require your presence out of politeness and tradition. It would be unthinkable to send your assistant to the funeral of an employees relative or a team members wedding. Go or dont go, but dont delegate this one. The most powerful leaders in the world understand the power of delegation. But the best leaders will make a point of keeping these items on their personal to do list, no matter how important or powerful they grow to be. Written by: Bernard Marr

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Start date Feb 21, 2015

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