
The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation
Amacom (Publisher)
Published on 12. August 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-8144-1474-3 (ISBN)
Description
Delegation amounts to a lot more than just passing work off onto subordinates, and when handled correctly, it gives managers a chance to lead more effectively.
Authors Richard A. Luecke and Perry Mcintosh present leaders with a straightforward, five-step process for mastering delegation--and increasing their output. The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation teaches you to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things go wrong, and ways to ensure that all their people benefit from the experience.
In this book, you'll discover:
which tasks to delegate;
how to identify the right people for the jobs;
how to assign tasks;
how to monitor progress and provide feedback;
and how to evaluate performance.
Filled with quick tips, exercises, self-assessments, and practical worksheets, The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation offers busy managers a way to strengthen their departments by focusing their newfound time and energy on developing the skills of their people.
Authors Richard A. Luecke and Perry Mcintosh present leaders with a straightforward, five-step process for mastering delegation--and increasing their output. The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation teaches you to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things go wrong, and ways to ensure that all their people benefit from the experience.
In this book, you'll discover:
which tasks to delegate;
how to identify the right people for the jobs;
how to assign tasks;
how to monitor progress and provide feedback;
and how to evaluate performance.
Filled with quick tips, exercises, self-assessments, and practical worksheets, The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation offers busy managers a way to strengthen their departments by focusing their newfound time and energy on developing the skills of their people.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Focus
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
175 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8144-1474-3 (9780814414743)
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Persons
Richard A. Luecke (Salem, MA) is a freelance business writer and publishing executive whose articles have been published by Oxford University Press, John Wiley Sons, and Harvard Business School Press. He has negotiated over one hundred contracts with individuals, businesses, and non-business institutions. He is the author of The Manager's Toolkit and The Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
Content
CONTENTS Preface vii Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Determine Which Tasks to Delegate 9 Chapter 2 Identify the Right Person for the Job 19 Chapter 3 Assign the Task 33 Chapter 4 Monitor Progress and Provide Feedback 49 Chapter 5 Evaluate Performance 59 Chapter 6 Typical Problems and How to Solve Them 73 Chapter 7 Five-Day Shape-Up Plan 87 Afterword 93 Glossary 95 Selected Readings 97 Index 99