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Mastering the ability to delegate is essential for any manager aiming to lead effectively. Yet, assigning tasks to others—especially when we’re good at them—isn’t always easy. Fortunately, delegation is a skill that can be honed with good habits, and this piece is a great starting point. Although it's written for first-time managers, I see this issue frequently with experienced leaders too. It’s easy to hold onto tasks you excel at rather than delegating them, but that comes at the cost of your energy and time for bigger-picture thinking and planning—the stuff only you can do. If you’re interested in developing this crucial leadership capability, check out Shanna Hocking's article for valuable strategies for managers at every level ➡️: https://lnkd.in/gW9NKUtn #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagingPeople Image alt-text: A stick figure illustration of an individual riding a unicycle, leading four other stick figures who are floating behind the unicycle rider by balloons drawn as a colorful, messy scribbles.
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3moCaroline, it is a huge honor for you to share my HBR article! I’m a fan of your book How to Have a Good Day and have cited your work as a people leader and now consultant. Yes, this article is designed to support first time managers and more experienced leaders. Learning to delegate well is an ongoing process.