EMPOWERED DELEGATION MAP

SHIFTING FROM OWNERSHIP TO EMPOWERMENT

This tool is designed to help you delegate strategically, develop your people, and reduce over-functioning by

clarifying context, expectations, and learning opportunities. Use this map when preparing for delegation

conversations, team planning, or post-mortem reflections on leadership moments.

my DELEGATION OPPORTUNITY

What is the task I want to delegate:

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REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  1. What is the desired outcome? Be specific about what success looks like. What needs to happen, by when, and why does it matter?

  2. What context or guardrails make this safe to delegate? What background do they need to do this well? What parameters or decision boundaries will keep it on track?

  3. What would "learning" look like for them (even if imperfect)? Define what developmental success means, even if it’s not perfect. What am I willing to tolerate in service of their growth?

  4. What is the cost (to me and them) if I keep doing this myself? What’s the impact on my energy, focus, or leadership brand? What growth opportunity do they lose if I keep jumping into the ‘doing’?

  5. How will I adjust my approach, based on this reflection?