Why Managers Dont Delegate Adapted from an article from ncsu.edu

The biggest barrier to effective delegation is often you. You must overcome your anxieties about giving others responsibilities in order to gain the benefits of successful delegation. The next 7 barriers are ones that you may find yourself posing.

1. Not Enough Time

One of the biggest barriers to delegation is the perception that you do not have enough time to either adequately explain the task or teach your team member the skills necessary for a delegated task. This feeling is paradoxical, because one of the main benefits of delegation is saving time.

2. Losing Control

People new to delegation often feel as though they are giving up their control. It is a little frightening to allow a team member to complete a task for which you are ultimately responsible.

3. Not Getting Credit

Some leaders feel that if they do not complete the task, they will not get credit.

4. Losing Tasks You Enjoy

You may occasionally have to delegate tasks that you enjoy doing.

5. You Can Do it Better

You may think that you are the only person who can complete the job successfully.

6. Delegate Out of a Job

Some people resist delegation because they believe they may delegate themselves out of their job.

7. No Confidence in Team Members

Some leaders resist delegation because they dont have faith in their team members.

1) Select one of the reasons why managers do not delegate that you think is most true. Explain why and then explain how a manager can/should overcome that reason. (2 paragraph minimum) 2) Provide and explain your own reason as to why an employee may not want to be delegated to. You can think of one on your own or research. (1 paragraph minimum)