b"Chapter 11 Althoughthebenefitsofthedelegationareclearandnumerous,many managers still fail to delegate effectively. Therealitybeingthatthereareseveralmythsandmisconceptionsabout delegationthatcanmakesomeleadersreluctanttogiveworktoothers because they think that delegating is simply giving work to someone else. So, they don't, and they end up wasting their time and the organization's time and resources.Delegation can be a chance to make workloads more manageable, but even more so, it can provide valuable learning opportunities for your co-workers and employees.Delegatingisnotasignofweakness;itisasignofstrong leadership.Youwillsurelyfindthatasaleader,lettinggoitcanbedifficult,butitis important to accept that you cannot do everything yourself. Do not worry too much, because it is part of the apprenticeship of any good leader.Another common obstacle to the delegation is that leaders are unsure of what tasks they should or should not delegate. In any leader's workload, especially newones,therearelikelytasksyouneedtodoandtasksyouneedto delegate.Here are some tips to help you delegate effectively so your team shares the workload and makes progress that benefits everyone.1.Choose the right person for the job: Part of being a good leader is understandingthestrengths,weaknesses,andpreferencesofyour associates and employees. If you need to delegate a task that is going torequirealotofcollaboration,don'tdelegateittosomeonewho strongly prefers to work alone.Delegate it to someone who prefers to collaborate. Depending on the case, you might want to consider sitting down with your team, going throughthetasklist,andlettingpeoplepickthetasksthatinterest themthemost.Letting people choose the tasks delegated to them is another way to build trust and inspire commitment within a team.2.Explain why you delegate: If you're delegating a task to someone out of the blue, it really helps to provide some context as to why you're giving them this responsibility. When selecting people to delegate to, tell them why you specifically chose them and how you hope it will help them grow. Help them see each delegated task as an opportunity to take on more responsibility or learn new skills.358Germain Decelles"