Programme on
Dynamics of Delegation

 

Thursday, August 12, 2010
9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Venue:

Torrent-AMA Management Centre,
Core-AMA Management House, AMA Complex,
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Marg, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015

 

OVERVIEW :

The objective of delegating tasks is to get the task/job done by someone else. Delegation of tasks can help save time and costs for any organization. People often fail to effectively delegate tasks due to reasons such as fear of letting go, losing control or lack of confidence in other people’s abilities.
Learning to delegate involves many critical functions including planning, organizing, motivating, communicating and influencing.

 

OBJECTIVES :

l Develop the delegation skills needed to empower & motivate others to effectively carry out tasks for which the team leader/manager is accountable.
l Use delegation as an appropriate means of team member development, without placing performance standards at risk.
l Recognise the importance of delegation at the workplace.
l Identify the opportunities to delegate at work and how to use them well.
l Plan to delegate and ensure the necessary controls are in place.
l Identify the strengths & limitations of team members and recognise opportunities to utilise strengths and develop individual effectiveness.
l Recognize when not to delegate.
l Methods to safeguard responsibility.

 

CONTENTS :

l Road block to delegation
l Calibrate your “letting go” factors
l The benefits of delegation
l What is effective delegation
l Managerial process and delegation
l A practical methodology for effective delegation
l Key points for effective delegation.
l Individual delegation effectiveness audit
l Identifying the benefits, barriers and risks
l Behaviours to build trust, empower and motivate
l Managing priorities, preventing activity overload, choosing what to delegate
l Monitoring performance without interfering
l Identifying opportunities and planning for change at work.

 

METHODOLOGY :

The programme would be conducted in a highly charged environment with class room conceptual learning with audio & video presentations, discussions, role-play and case studies.

 

WHO CAN ATTEND?

This programme is for team leaders and managers with direct responsibility for others.

 

Faculty : Mr. P K BalaKrishnan, Management Consultant

 

Fee : Rs.1100/- per participant including Service Tax.
The cheque may please be drawn in the name of ‘Ahmedabad Management Association.’