The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation

by Richard A. Luecke, Perry Mcintosh, M. Perry McIntosh

Book Overview

Delegation amounts to a lot more than just passing work off onto subordinates, and when handled correctly, it gives managers a chance to lead more effectively.

Authors Richard A. Luecke and Perry Mcintosh present leaders with a straightforward, five-step process for mastering delegation--and increasing their output. The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation teaches you to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814414745
• ISBN13: 9780814414743
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Amacom
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Step-by-step guide to effective delegation

Some managers don't manage. Instead, they try to do everything themselves. This never works, because most supervisors have too many tasks and too little time. The solution is to learn to delegate, a basic managerial skill, like planning or budgeting, that you can develop. Business experts Richard A. Luecke and Perry McIntosh offer a simple, straightforward five-step plan you can use to delegate job assignments. The authors outline their approach to delegation in clear language backed by numerous helpful examples. Additionally, they detail typical delegation problems and supply practical solutions. This short, basic manual is smartly laid out, easily accessible and immediately practicable. getAbstract recommends it to anyone who manages others and wants to elicit their best work through effective delegation.