When Delegating Too Much Becomes a Problem

In closing, delegation isn’t simply handing off tasks and projects and assuming you will get superior results.

It requires you, the leader to think about what you are delegating, if the person you are delegating to has the skills or can be taught the skills quickly. You have to consider is this a one time task that you can do in an hour but would ta... See more

Not only did he delegate the project itself, he delegates all the responsibility for the communication, problem solving and changes that might need to be made.

Here is what I have observed when working with clients:

1. They delegate everything or delegate way too much


2. They delegate to the wrong people


3. They delegate the wrong activities, tasks or things