{"id":10125,"date":"2014-11-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/creator\/?p=10125"},"modified":"2020-03-30T18:43:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-30T22:43:43","slug":"4-keys-leading-delegating-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/professional-development\/4-keys-leading-delegating-effectively","title":{"rendered":"Four keys to leading and delegating effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning to \u201clet go\u201d is one of the toughest things to do at work sometimes.<\/p>\n

My 22-year-old daughter called yesterday to tell me she\u2019s getting an intern. We just hired a recent college grad at\u00a0theONswitch<\/a>. The fine art of interviewing and delegation is a big step, especially when you\u2019re young and have never managed anyone before. (When I was in my 20s, I could barely manage myself. Suddenly having a \u201cstaff\u201d was flattering but a bit overwhelming.)<\/p>\n

We as professionals think we can always do things better ourselves, but a business can\u2019t grow unless we develop trust in others and let them contribute. Plus, new brains, especially young ones, can bring us ideas and skills that we don\u2019t possess.<\/p>\n

What are the keys to delegating?<\/p>\n

1. Hire Well<\/h2>\n

Look for people who possess the right values and work ethic and are the right \u201cfit\u201d with your culture. You can always teach skills. But talent and commitment are non-negotiables. (If you make a hiring mistake, be bold and quick in firing well too.)<\/p>\n

2. Train well<\/h2>\n

Develop a curriculum and timetable that spans 90 days. Much like an academic path, craft it so that the person you\u2019re training knows your expectations. Invest your time and be patient when you\u2019re teaching skills. Allow your new hire \u201cshadow\u201d you as well.<\/p>\n

3. Manage well<\/h2>\n

Be a committed, calm, and compassionate boss, not a\u00a0bully boss<\/a>. Tolerate\u00a0mistakes<\/a>. That\u2019s how people learn. Our new hire accidentally deleted my blog on her third day at work. We both laughed about it, fixed the problem, and moved on. I realized that I hadn\u2019t spent enough time teaching her, and we both learned something from the experience. Do not be afraid to give \u201cstretch\u201d assignments to young people. I learned how to swim when I was in the deep end of the pool. (Make sure the lifeguard \u2014 you \u2014 is always on duty.)<\/p>\n

4. Reward well<\/h2>\n

Money is not the only motivator (although it\u2019s pretty good). Sometimes just a few words of praise can ensure that your new hire feels valued. New and fun experiences and spiffs (like visits to conferences, a random gift card, or even a free lunch) show that you are invested in the relationship.<\/p>\n

Stay close, stay involved, treat your team members with respect, and be a strong but fair leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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