Delegation Skills Training - Perth

Delegation Skills Training - Perth

You know that feeling when you're drowning in tasks while your team seems to have time to chat by the coffee machine? Or when you've delegated something important only to have it come back completely wrong, making you think it's just easier to do everything yourself? If you're nodding along, you're definitely not alone. Most managers struggle with delegation because nobody ever really taught them how to do it properly.

Here's the thing - delegation isn't just about dumping work on other people. It's actually one of the most powerful leadership tools you can master, but it requires a completely different mindset than what got you promoted in the first place. When you were an individual contributor, success meant doing great work yourself. As a manager, success means getting great work done through others. That's a massive shift, and it trips up even the most capable people.

The reality is that poor delegation doesn't just stress you out - it frustrates your team too. They either feel micromanaged because you can't let go, or they feel set up to fail because you haven't given them what they need to succeed. Meanwhile, you're working longer hours, your team isn't developing their skills, and important projects are getting bottlenecked because everything has to go through you.

This training tackles the real barriers to effective delegation. We'll cover how to identify what actually should be delegated (spoiler alert: it's probably more than you think), how to match tasks with the right people based on their current skills and development goals, and how to set clear expectations without writing a novel. You'll learn the difference between delegating tasks and delegating outcomes, and why that distinction matters so much.

We also dig into the emotional side of delegation - dealing with your own need for control, managing the fear that "they won't do it as well as I would," and handling the guilt that comes with giving someone challenging work. Plus, we'll cover how to follow up appropriately without becoming a helicopter manager, and what to do when delegated work goes sideways.

What You'll Learn

How to decide what to delegate and what to keep, using a practical framework that considers both business needs and team development
Techniques for matching the right tasks to the right people based on their skills, workload, and career goals
How to communicate expectations clearly without over-explaining or under-explaining
The art of following up without micromanaging, including how often to check in and what questions to ask
Strategies for dealing with delegation failures, from minor course corrections to major do-overs
Ways to use delegation as a development tool, helping your team grow while getting your work done
How to manage your own resistance to letting go, including practical tips for controlling perfectionists

The Bottom Line

When you master delegation, you don't just free up your own time - you create a stronger, more capable team. Your people get opportunities to stretch and grow, you can focus on the work that truly needs your expertise, and your whole department becomes more resilient and effective. This isn't about working less; it's about working smarter and building the kind of team that can handle whatever comes their way. You'll leave with concrete tools and templates you can use immediately, plus the confidence to start delegating effectively without the usual stress and second-guessing.