Delegation of decision making is something that many leaders and executives have some resistance to, but those who truly seek to optimize their time management or want to enhance the development of their team must learn how to do it effectively.
In order to do this well, it is clear and absolutely necessary that team members must be trained so that they are prepared to make the decisions that they are responsible for or assigned to make, and can do so autonomously.
This not only gives team members the opportunity to grow and develop professionally, but also frees up executives and leaders’ time to focus on more far-reaching strategic approaches.
By relying on your people’s ability to make informed decisions, you can devote more energy to long-term planning, innovation and the strategic direction of the organization, if it is within your purview, or to enhance other aspects of your professional and private life.
Delegating decision making also promotes a collaborative and motivating work environment. When team members are allowed to actively participate in the decision-making process, a sense of responsibility and commitment is fostered, trust between different levels of management or responsibility is strengthened, productive efficiency is increased, and problem solving is more effective.
Empowering employees to make decisions gives them a sense of autonomy and empowerment, which contributes to their job satisfaction and commitment to their work and their role within the organization.
