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Delegation skills matching

Match tasks to team members based on skills and development needs

Create a systematic approach to delegation that considers both task requirements and team member development. This activity helps you delegate more effectively while growing your team.

50 minutes
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Overview

Create a systematic approach to delegation that considers both task requirements and team member development. This activity helps you delegate more effectively while growing your team.

Learning objectives

  • Map team member skills and interests
  • Match tasks to people effectively
  • Create development through delegation

Instructions

Design delegation matching:

1. List all delegatable tasks 2. Map team member skills and interests 3. Identify skill gaps and growth areas 4. Match tasks to optimize outcomes 5. Create delegation plans with support

Steps

1

Task inventory

15 minutes

List all potential delegations

2

Team capability mapping

20 minutes

Document skills and interests

3

Matching process

15 minutes

Align tasks with people

Pro tips

  • Consider stretch assignments
  • Pair complex tasks with mentoring
  • Start with low-risk delegations

Example outcome

A delegation matrix matching 10 tasks to team members with development plans

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