Two Important Management Skills to Master: Delegation and Empowerment

By Pam Miller, APMD - Managers who have mastered the arts of delegation and empowerment are likely to find that their staffs outperform those of managers who have not done so. Delegation is an important management skill. It frees up a manager’s time so it can be better used for other, higher-level tasks. For staffers, it enhances a sense of collaboration and ownership in the work that the department must accomplish. When delegating, it’s important to check in and follow up with…