This questionnaire will allow you to determine how well you delegate.
A score of between 60 – 100 means you delegate effectively! Well done! You understand the importance of the many factors that contribute to effective delegation.
A score between 40 – 60 means you have some of the key skills required for effective delegation – but lack others. Look at the questions that you marked with a low score and make sure your address these when you next delegate.
A score between 20 – 40 means you are poor at delegation. You lack many of the key actions required for your delegation to be effective. Look closely at the questions that you marked with a low score and make sure your address these when you next delegate.
1. I always consider whether a task is suitable to be delegated. |
2. I believe that effective delegation is an essential method of developing my staff. |
3. I define the task so that I understand exactly what is required. |
4. I try to always delegate a whole task rather than just parts of it. |
5. I delegate tasks in a timely manner. |
6. I identify the key goals that need to be accomplished. |
7. I estimate the number of hours required. |
8. I plan the delegation to set realistic and measurable timescales. |
9. I make sure that I delegate tasks to a wide variety of staff. |
10. I identify the right person by considering their skills, knowledge and attitude. |
11. I anticipate potential problems before delegating the task. |
12. I explain the benefits for the individual when I delegate a task to them. |
13. I ensure that proper training is available where needed. |
14. I establish clear reporting links. |
15. I establish the scope of authority being delegated. |
16. I agreeing realistic time-scales with the person when I delegate a task to them. |
17. I establish key performance indicators. |
18. I ensure that each task is assessed at the agreed check-points |
19. I give specific feedback that covers positive points and areas of concern. |
20. If a delegated task goes wrong, I look to myself to take responsibility. |
