Why Is It Important to Delegate Duties and Responsibilities?
New managers want to do the work of their subordinates so their projects get done on time and the quality of the product reflects on them. This can be nerve wracking as managers' next promotions depend on how well they do in their positions. Delegation can be an answer to this negative feeling. Delegation is "subdivision and sub-allocation of powers to the subordinates in order to achieve effective results," according to the Management Study Guide website.
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Stress
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Delegation can relieve feelings of stress. When you feel like you have too much to do as a manager, stress sets in. Your working relationships as well as your personal ones can then suffer as a result. You may become so stressed that your quality of work and your overall productivity actually decrease. Empowering your subordinates to do the work relieves feelings of stress. You provide the direction and guidance instead of actually doing the work yourself.
Empowering
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Believing your staff can do good work makes them feel that you trust them. This is a powerful motivator. Empowering subordinates to make decisions and handle the work themselves gives them the freedom they desire to do their jobs without your watching over their shoulders. It is an effective means of professional development for your employees. Delegation also prevents the team from becoming unmotivated. When you do their work for them, it contributes to a teamwide lack of self-esteem.
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Organizational Success
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Delegation also leads to overall organizational success. When your employees are confident and are trusted to do quality work, they are more productive and feel that they are truly contributing to the success of the company. They are more likely to stay with the company longer, and this reduces the rate of turnover within the company.
Your Work and Success
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When you are not doing work you could delegate, you are freer to do managerial work such as guiding, coaching and supervising. You are also able to train someone to take your place when you are in line for a promotion. You may actually take yourself out of the running for a promotion if no one is trained to do your job after you.
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