The power of strategic delegation: A cornerstone of great leadership

Eight key steps to keep team members focused on value-added work

By Clinton O. Longenecker and Joe Napoli

“One of the key foundations of great leadership is knowing how to effectively delegate work and job assignments to the people on your team. … When you find a great organization, people typically have clear focus on doing work that adds value to the operation as a whole and that typically means their leaders are doing great work delegating and tying these efforts to the organization’s mission. … This action frees up time for leaders to engage in more strategic and big picture activity while simultaneously developing team members. … It’s a win-win when done right.” — COO, Fortune 500 Enterprise


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