Delegation

Basically, there are three consequences when you don't delegate:

First, you don't free up more time as a resource for yourself, limiting your availability for other managerial tasks.

Second, you don't broaden your employees' experience and skills - you don't develop them, motivate them and commit them as much.

Third, you steal money from the company where you work. Why? It is more expensive for your company to have you perform a certain task than to have your direct report perform the very same task.

And if you don't delegate to your direct reports, it is very likely that they don't delegate either - all of these salaries add up to a lot of money for the company where you work.

Why then, don't more managers delegate more, much more?

There are many reasons, but it boils down to NOT knowing how to properly delegate.

Here are five easy-to-follow steps to help you delegate:

First: Choose a capable employee

Second: Create clear expectations: