Delegation
Delegation: delegates responsibility as appropriate. The chart below outlines the training for this competency at each proficiency level.
Key Behaviors:
- Divides overall work into components and determines what can be delegated
- Delegates responsibilities and ensures that group tasks are completed
- Clearly defines and communicates objectives and tasks
- Communicates context, purpose and long-term benefits to empower others to take greater responsibility
- Communicates expectations regarding outcomes or deliverables, timelines and quality of work
- Delegates responsibility to others based on their ability and potential
- Expresses appreciation for taking on tasks
- Gives others freedom to have control of their tasks and duties
- Provides others with opportunities that challenge them and develop their capabilities
Recommended Training for Delegation
| Proficiency Levels | Program/Course Title & Info | Contact Info/Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline (1) | Leadership 101 for Administrative Professionals | HHS University |
| Baseline (1) or Progressing (2) | How to Delegate Effectively | HHS University |
| Leadership Essentials (MGMT7020D) | USDA Grad School | |
| Essentials of Team Leadership (4005) | NIH Training Center | |
| NIH Supervisory Skills Training (9511) | NIH Training Center | |
| Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (1017) |
NIH Training Center | |
| Proficient (3) | Essentials of Team Leadership (4005) | NIH Training Center |
| NIH Supervisory Skills Training (9511) | NIH Training Center | |
| Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisors (1017) |
NIH Training Center | |
| Proficient (3) or Master (4) | Executive Coaching (6200) | NIH Training Center |
