Delegation Skills Training
Delegation Skills Training
Sydney
You know that feeling when you're drowning in tasks while your team seems to have time to chat by the coffee machine? You're not alone. Most managers I meet are working 50-hour weeks because they can't seem to let go of anything, convinced that "it's faster if I just do it myself." Sound familiar?
Here's the thing - delegation isn't about dumping work on people. It's about developing your team while getting your sanity back. I've worked with hundreds of managers who thought delegation meant losing control, only to discover it actually gave them more influence and respect from their teams.
The reality is, when you don't delegate properly, you're not just burning yourself out - you're actually holding your people back from growing. Your team members want to develop new skills and take on challenges, but they can't if you're hoarding all the interesting work. Plus, you end up becoming the bottleneck for everything, which makes everyone's job harder.
This isn't about theoretical management concepts. We'll tackle the real stuff that keeps you awake at night. Like how to hand over that project you've been babying for months without it falling apart. How to give someone responsibility without feeling like you're setting them up to fail. And how to follow up without micromanaging (because there's a fine line, and most of us cross it daily).
You'll learn how to identify what should actually be delegated versus what needs to stay on your plate. We'll cover the conversation starters that make delegation skills training feel natural rather than forced. And we'll work through scenarios based on real workplace situations, not textbook examples that don't match your messy reality.
What You'll Learn
How to spot tasks that are perfect for delegation (hint: it's probably more than you think)
The step-by-step process for handing over work without setting everyone up for confusion
Ways to provide support and feedback that help people succeed rather than feel watched
Techniques for managing your own anxiety when someone else is handling "your" work
How to delegate to different personality types and skill levels on your team
Recovery strategies when delegation doesn't go according to plan
The Bottom Line
After this training, you'll have practical tools for building a team that can handle more while you focus on the strategic work that actually needs your expertise. You'll stop being the person who checks email at 9 PM because there's always "just one more thing" only you can do. Most importantly, you'll see your team members step up and surprise you with what they're capable of when given the chance. Effective delegation skills training transforms not just your workload, but your entire approach to leadership.