Delegation Board
The Delegation Board is a visual tool used to communicate the level of delegation for various key decision areas within a team or between a manager and team members. It promotes transparency and shared understanding of decision-making authority.
Use this method to visualize and communicate delegation levels, establish clear boundaries, and empower teams through self-organization.
Solves: Lack of clarity on decision-making authority, inconsistent delegation practices, difficulty empowering teams.
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Step 1: Identify key decision areas relevant to the team or individuals involved. (5 minutes)
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Step 2: Create a board (physical or virtual) with the decision areas listed vertically and the seven levels of delegation listed horizontally. (5 minutes)
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Step 3: For each decision area, determine the appropriate delegation level and mark it on the board. (10-15 minutes)
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Step 4: Regularly review and update the board as needed. (Ongoing)
- Hang the Delegation Board in a visible location for easy reference.
- Encourage team members to refer to the board when making decisions.
- Regularly review and update the board to reflect changes in delegation levels.
- Use a spreadsheet instead of a physical or virtual board.
- Color-code the delegation levels for easier visualization.
- Involve the entire team in the creation and maintenance of the board.