Over years of managing teams, I have learned that effective delegation means that you know that the task/project will get done with the results that you expect. At the outset, this means that you have to: • Assess the capability and willingness of the team to do the task. Often, people will volunteer for a cool assignment, but can/will they really do it? • Communicate what success looks like to the people you are delegating to. What is the timeline, quality, etc.? • Ensure they know that if they encounter problems, you are there to guide them. Overall, you are still accountable for the
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