EXERCISE
Here is an opportunity to learn how well you delegate. This exercise will help identify your strengths
and determine where improvement would be beneficial. Circle the number that best describes you
and then total the numbers and rate your skills:
The higher the number, the more the statement

1. Each of my subordinates know what I expect of him 5 4 3 2 1
2. I involve employees in goal setting, problem solving and productivity-improvement activities
   5 4 3 2 1
3. I place my personal emphasis on planning, organizing, motivating and controlling rather than on
   doing tasks others could do 5 4 3 2 1
4. When assigning tasks, I select the assignee thoughtfully 5 4 3 2 1
5. When a problem occurs on a project I have delegated, I give the employee a reasonable chance to
   work it out for himself 5 4 3 2 1
6. When I delegate work to employees, I brief them fully on the details of the assignment
   5 4 3 2 1
7. I see delegation as one way to help employees develop their knowledge, skills and expertise
   5 4 3 2 1
8. When I delegate a project, I make sure that everyone involved knows who is in charge
   5 4 3 2 1
9. When delegating a task, I balance authority with need and experience 5 4 3 2 1
10. I hold my employees responsible for results 5 4 3 2 1
    A score between 41 and 50 suggests you are on target. A score between 31 and 40 indicates you are
    just getting by but could improve. Anything below 40 means you immediately need to make changes
    in your delegation skills.

How to Delegate Effectively, Dir Journal Guides, How to Guides – Small Business Guides, Tuesday,
March 3, 2009