Delegation Skills Training

Delegation Skills Training

You know that sinking feeling when you're drowning in work, but you can't bring yourself to hand anything over to your team? Maybe you've tried delegating before, only to end up redoing the work yourself because it wasn't quite right. Or perhaps you're that manager who thinks "it's just easier if I do it myself" - sound familiar? If you're nodding your head right now, you're definitely not alone.

I've been working with managers for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that delegation is hands-down the skill that separates the stressed-out, overworked managers from the ones who actually leave the office on time. The thing is, most of us were never actually taught how to delegate properly. We got promoted because we were good at doing the work, not because we knew how to get others to do it well.

This isn't your typical "just give people tasks and hope for the best" training. We're going to tackle the real stuff - like how to delegate without feeling like you're losing control, what to do when someone pushes back on a task you've given them, and how to follow up without being that micromanaging boss everyone complains about. You'll learn practical techniques that actually work in the real world, where deadlines are tight and people have their own priorities.

The course covers everything from choosing the right person for the right task (hint: it's not always who you think), to having those sometimes awkward conversations about standards and expectations. We'll practice with real scenarios - like delegating to someone who's already swamped, or handing over a project that you personally created and care deeply about. Because let's face it, that's when delegation skills really get tested.

What You'll Learn

How to identify which tasks you should actually be delegating (spoiler alert: it's probably more than you think)
The step-by-step process for handing over work without setting everyone up to fail
How to set clear expectations that people can actually follow
Techniques for following up that keep projects on track without driving people crazy
What to do when delegation goes wrong - and trust me, sometimes it will
How to handle pushback and resistance when people don't want the extra work
Ways to use delegation to actually develop your team instead of just dumping tasks on them

We'll also cover the mindset stuff that often gets overlooked. Like dealing with that voice in your head that says "they won't do it as well as I would" or learning to be okay with good enough when perfect isn't necessary. You'll discover how to build trust gradually, starting with smaller tasks and working up to the big stuff that really matters.

The Bottom Line

By the end of this session, you'll have a clear plan for what you're going to start delegating when you get back to work on Monday. You'll know how to have those initial conversations without making people feel like you're dumping on them, and you'll have practical tools for keeping delegated tasks on track. Most importantly, you'll start to see delegation not as losing control, but as the key to getting your life back and helping your team grow. Because when you're not buried in work that others could be doing, you can actually focus on the professional development and strategic thinking that your role really requires.

Location: Parramatta