The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation

Delegation amounts to a lot more than just passing work off onto subordinates. When handled correctly, it gives managers a chance to lead more effectively. Authors Richard A. Luecke and Perry Mcintosh present leaders with a straightforward, five-step process for mastering delegation--and increasing their output. The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation teaches readers to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things go wrong, and ways to ensure that all their people benefit from the experience. You'll discover: which tasks to delegate; how to identify the right people for the jobs; how to assign tasks; how to monitor progress and provide feedback; and how to evaluate performance.Filled with quick tips, exercises, self-assessments, and practical worksheets, this comprehensive course on an essential--and sometimes overlooked--management competency offers busy managers a way to strengthen their departments by focusing their newfound time and energy on developing the skills of their people.

Author: Richard Luecke, Perry McIntosh
Publisher: Amacom
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.20d
ISBN13: 9780814414743
ISBN10: 0814414745
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Management | General
- Business & Economics | Time Management
- Business & Economics | Leadership

About the Author
Richard A. Luecke (Salem, MA) is a business writer and entrepreneur. He is the author of Manager's Toolkit, Coaching and Mentoring, and How to Become a Better Negotiator, Second Edition (978-0-8144-0047-0).

Perry McIntosh (Salem, MA) has over fifteen years of management experience at mid and senior levels. She is the co-author of a self-study course for aspiring managers.

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