When to Delegate a Decision and When Not To

One of the most common mistakes I see with founders and CEOs is the confusion between delegating a task and delegating a decision. These are fundamentally different things – and the confusion between them generates much of the organizational blockages.

The 4 Questions Before Any Delegation

1. Who has more relevant information?
2. Who will live with the consequences?
3. What happens if the decision is wrong?
4. Have you built the infrastructure for delegation?

Delegation is not an act of generosity. It's an act of organizational architecture. And like any act of architecture, it requires design, not improvisation.<<

What Should Never Be Delegated

• Organizational values and culture
• Strategic talent decisions
• Strategic resource allocation
• Reputation crisis response

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