Delegation Skills Training - Adelaide

Delegation Skills Training - Adelaide

You know that feeling when you're working late again, handling tasks that your team could definitely do, but somehow you're still the one doing them? You're not alone. I've trained hundreds of managers who started conversations with "I know I should delegate more, but..." and then rattled off a dozen reasons why they can't let go.

Here's the thing - delegation isn't just about getting stuff off your plate. It's about building a team that actually functions without you having to micromanage every detail. Most managers I work with are terrified their standards will slip or they'll lose control. But what actually happens is the opposite. When you delegate properly, you get better results and your team becomes more capable.

This isn't one of those theoretical courses where we talk about delegation in perfect scenarios. We're dealing with real workplace situations - the team member who always needs clarification, the project that's too important to mess up, and that nagging voice in your head saying "it's faster if I just do it myself." We'll work through practical frameworks that you can use immediately, not next month when conditions are perfect.

You'll learn how to identify what can and can't be delegated (spoiler: way more can be delegated than you think), how to brief someone properly so they actually understand what you want, and how to manage your time while still keeping oversight without becoming a helicopter manager. We'll also cover how to handle the inevitable pushback from team members who suddenly have more on their plates.

The practical side includes role-playing scenarios based on real situations - like delegating to someone who's already saying they're too busy, or handing over a task to someone who's done it differently before. You'll walk away with templates for delegation conversations and a clear process for following up without looking like you don't trust anyone.

What You'll Learn:
- How to decide what to delegate and what to keep (there's actually a simple framework for this)
- The conversation techniques that get buy-in instead of eye-rolls when you delegate
- How to brief tasks properly so you don't end up with something completely different from what you wanted
- Ways to monitor progress without micromanaging or driving people crazy
- How to handle resistance and build delegation into your team's normal workflow
- Strategies for developing your team's skills through smart delegation choices

The Bottom Line:
This training gives you a practical system for delegation that actually works in real workplaces with real constraints. You'll stop staying late to do work others could handle, your team will develop stronger skills, and you'll finally have time to focus on the work that actually requires your experience and judgment. It's not about dumping tasks on people - it's about building a team that can handle increased responsibility while maintaining the standards you care about.