How to delegate (without dropping the ball)

 

There's a difference between delegating and dumping.(Hint: it's not what you think)

It comes down to 5 letters.

The HANDS method gives you a simple way to pass
things on without losing trust.

Here's what each step can look like in practice:

✦ H — Here's what done looks like
↳ Get aligned on the finish line before anyone starts

✦ A — Agree on when to check in
↳ Set the rhythm before the work begins

✦ N — Name who decides what
↳ Ambiguity is where ownership quietly disappears

✦ D — Decide what to do if it's not right
↳ A plan for imperfection makes it safe to try

✦ S — Sit down and talk about how it went
↳ Where you both learn what to do differently next time

The more you use it, the more you might notice:

⭐ Problems surface early
⭐ Your team comes to you with answers
⭐ Each time, they own a little more of the process

5 letters, each with its own step.

That's where it starts.

Maybe you use all five in order.

Maybe you lean into the one or two your team needs
most right now.

There's no single right way to delegate.

But in my experience, an effective way is the one that helps
your people take real ownership.

Credits to Amy Gibson, make sure to follow!

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