Why It’s So Hard to Delegate — and How to Improve
HBR IdeaCast
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Downsides of Not Delegating
- Leaders often struggle to determine which tasks to delegate.
- Organizations don't maximize human assets when senior staff handle tasks suitable for junior employees, resulting in suboptimal return on assets.
- Employees are denied growth opportunities when not given more challenging work.
- Leaders limit their own strategic focus by hoarding tasks, hindering their career advancement.
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