Tag: Delegation

Peter Mierke, new CEO of OpX Solutions, gives a brief highlight of our 2023 accomplishments and welcomes all clients for 2024.

This month launches a new series of top issues our participants discuss in their leadership classes with us.  At any given time, we may have 50 to 70 active participants, so rest assured, we have a good pulse on current challenges!   This month, we are talking about one of the most challenging skills to learn – The Art of Delegation. 

Still trying to figure out what we are all about? Stop by our exhibit at the Southwest Virginia Manufactures’ Expo on August 31st or come listen to our President, Mike Leigh and our Director of Leadership Development, Lois James, speak at the Business Success Symposium on September 27th and get all of those questions answered!

Effective delegation is the act of giving someone else the responsibility and authority to carry out an assignment or to represent you or your organization in a specific role. Conducted skillfully, delegation is one of the most powerful actions a leader can do to improve organizational performance. Through delegation, a leader can free up time for high payoff activities and develop employees for future advancement. But there is an equally important third benefit that is not as well-known. 

One of the best ways to increase employee engagement and motivation is to invest in leadership development training which will improve your culture and show your employees you are willing to invest in their development.

Effective delegation is not simply giving an employee an unpleasant task. It requires thoughtful planning and training. It also requires an environment conducive to empowered delegation. Below are some considerations to keep in mind to ensure your team is delegating effectively. Attitude and Culture Organizational attitudes and culture can sometimes prevent effective delegation. If a […]