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Faizan
As a project manager it can be tempting to think you've got to do it all yourself. Despite having a team around you, it can be hard to let go and to delegate those parts of the project you know you should be. Which parts? Well, a truly brilliant project manager will do very little hands on project action, instead will focus on managing the team, picking up slack to achieve deadlines and effectively delegating everything else to appropriate team members. So the quick answer is, all the parts.
How to delegate
Here are five key tips to help you delegate more effectively
1. Let go, and trust in your team
You know you're good at your job, and with a clear vision of how you want the project to go, it can be tempting to think that if you want something done properly then you'll have to do it yourself. Learning to let go and hand the reins to other people is a tough one, but something that you have to do if you are going to succeed in project management.
Yes, the other person may not do it 100% the same way as you, but if the goal is achieved then does it matter? And in some (rare) cases, someone else's idea might actually be a bit better than your own!
2. Empower your team
This follows on from the first tip quite naturally, in that you need to place your trust in your team and to give them the autonomy they need to go ahead and make their own decisions in their roles. Empowerment is about giving them responsibility, accountability and letting them develop their own project management skills. Do this successfully and you'll have a team of dedicated and motivated mini project managers who will add value to your projects and your organisation.
How to delegate
Here are five key tips to help you delegate more effectively
1. Let go, and trust in your team
You know you're good at your job, and with a clear vision of how you want the project to go, it can be tempting to think that if you want something done properly then you'll have to do it yourself. Learning to let go and hand the reins to other people is a tough one, but something that you have to do if you are going to succeed in project management.
Yes, the other person may not do it 100% the same way as you, but if the goal is achieved then does it matter? And in some (rare) cases, someone else's idea might actually be a bit better than your own!
2. Empower your team
This follows on from the first tip quite naturally, in that you need to place your trust in your team and to give them the autonomy they need to go ahead and make their own decisions in their roles. Empowerment is about giving them responsibility, accountability and letting them develop their own project management skills. Do this successfully and you'll have a team of dedicated and motivated mini project managers who will add value to your projects and your organisation.
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