{"id":298079,"date":"2025-10-22T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/?p=298079"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T01:32:52","slug":"how-to-delegate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/blog\/how-to-delegate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to delegate effectively without losing control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;table-contents&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f3f2f6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; sticky_position=&#8221;top&#8221; sticky_limit_bottom=&#8221;section&#8221; sticky_position_tablet=&#8221;top&#8221; sticky_position_phone=&#8221;none&#8221; sticky_position_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|24px|24px|24px|24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Delegating is a skill that all business owners need to master. If you\u2019ve grown your business to a place where it\u2019s no longer feasible to be involved in every decision or task, you need to own your leadership role \u2014 and that means overseeing and guiding a team. Delegating is all about accountability and has unique challenges.<\/p>\n<p>So how can you delegate effectively, without losing control? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<h2>What is delegating?<\/h2>\n<p>Delegating is a simple concept: you divide a project or tasks among others to complete. Pretty simple. But the devil is in the details. Delegating successfully depends on how well you provide oversight and how effectively you assign jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Delegating can give you a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/hiring-staff-process\/traits-good-team-member\/\"> competent team and staff<\/a>, growth opportunities, and a reputation for quality. When you don\u2019t delegate \u2014 or don\u2019t do it well \u2014 then you have a problem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bad return:<\/strong> Your pay is (probably) much higher than that of your employees. If you are doing work that they were hired to do, you are being incredibly inefficient on a cost-to-work ratio.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Micromanaging:<\/strong> Second-guessing and redoing the work of your staff breeds resentment and stifles growth. You hired your employees for a reason; micromanaging wastes their potential and opportunity to shine as an asset for the business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra work:<\/strong> Piling your plate with tasks that could be otherwise done by someone else means no one is looking after the big picture of your business. Opportunities disappear and your business stagnates because you&#8217;re not paying attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Delegating involves dividing labour across departments and assigning tasks to people who can get the job done, leading to shared success. This is what good managers do, and what you, as an employer, need to be good at.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to delegate<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/How-to-delegate.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;How to delegate, break down project, present &#038; handoff, manage expectations, review, feedback &#038; celebrate&#8221; title_text=&#8221;How To Delegate&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-30px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>To delegate, the first thing to do is change your mindset: less responsibility, more accountability. This is often the biggest challenge, partly because you are where you are due to your abilities. You probably even think, \u201cHow can the work get done properly if I\u2019m not the one doing it?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Delegating isn\u2019t about absolving yourself of responsibility. By delegating, your team are responsible for the tasks, and you are accountable for their outcomes. It takes courage to distance yourself, but that\u2019s part of the process.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/smeg3upprc.jsonp\" async><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_smeg3upprc seo=true videoFoam=false\" style=\"height:500px;position:relative;width:281px;display:inline-block;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/smeg3upprc\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Break down your project<\/h3>\n<p>You can start delegating by breaking down projects and prioritising them. First, review what needs to be done: problem, impact, solution, and outcomes. Next, identify tasks that are high-level and can\u2019t be done without you. The rest is the responsibility of your team.<\/p>\n<p>Breaking down the project is a crucial first step, because you need to either assign tasks to the best person for the job or provide growth opportunities to staff who will benefit long-term. These don\u2019t need to be mutually exclusive. It also helps you focus on the big picture of your business by developing your employees and growing their capacity to contribute and work independently.<\/p>\n<h3>Present and handoff<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have your project\/s broken down and allocated accordingly, it&#8217;s time to present them to your team. Start with an open forum meeting to present and hand off the project, where you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outline the project:<\/strong> What it is, why this project is important, and the desired outcome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State roles and responsibilities:<\/strong> Who is responsible for what, how much time should be allocated, and individual expectations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify challenges:<\/strong> Name the roadblocks and barriers involved in the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discuss:<\/strong> Have an open conversation with your staff about the overall project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After you have completed the hand-off, state your own responsibilities for the project: oversight, guidance, and management.<\/p>\n<h3>Manage expectations<\/h3>\n<p>After you\u2019ve delegated the project to the team, the hard work begins \u2013 not just for your staff, but for yourself. At this point, you might feel the pressure of not contributing to the day-to-day and activity-based tasks. This is where you need to manage your own expectations, as well as your staff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/blog\/leadership-in-small-business\/\">As a leader<\/a>, you oversee the work done. But instead of telling your team how to do it, guide them in the process. Conduct regular team meetings to track group progress and individual check-ins to address challenges your staff may face.<\/p>\n<p>In your check-ins with staff, your responsibility is to help your team prioritise and get them to find the best approach to complete their tasks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prioritise:<\/strong> Restate the purpose of the project, outline the objectives, and explain why they matter. This will help them prioritise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support:<\/strong> Build up their confidence and reassure them they\u2019ve got this. Help them do this by providing examples of how to do the work, as a sounding board; this way, they can come to their own conclusions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand back:<\/strong> After your staff have come to their own conclusions on how to tackle the task best, hand it back to them. Let them know that you&#8217;re available if they need any more help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Review, feedback, and celebrate success<\/h3>\n<p>When you have completed a project, you need to celebrate the wins and review what you could have done better. Give confidence in your team by acknowledging their efforts. Over time, they will appreciate their development, autonomy, and success through your guidance.<\/p>\n<p>A good way to help your team appreciate the process is to give them more responsibility when speaking with clients and stakeholders. Remember that your role is to look at the high-level tasks, while your team knows the details. Bring them in, have them run meetings with your clients, and answer any questions. This is where you explain to your clients that your team is responsible for the details and that you are accountable for the outcomes. This makes your staff aware that it&#8217;s not all on them, but that you are all responsible as a team.<\/p>\n<h2>Delegating Example<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Scenario&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0a004a&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eeecff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Scenario:<\/h3>\n<p>Susan owns a small business that deals with bespoke furniture. She is passionate about her business, but has struggled to juggle everything: customers, inventory, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/blog\/best-social-media-small-business\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"94\">social media<\/a>, and accounting. Despite her exhaustion, her business has room to grow.<\/p>\n<h3>Delegation:<\/h3>\n<p>Susan decides to offload her inventory, supplier, and customer order communication to her assistant, Greg. After working closely with him, Susan is confident that Greg can handle these parts of the business.<\/p>\n<h3>Outcome:<\/h3>\n<p>Greg\u2019s skills in organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving flourished with his new responsibilities. By taking over this role, he helped get customer orders in, get designs approved, and deliver the end product quickly. Customer satisfaction grew, giving Susan the freedom to design her custom website to increase sales.<\/p>\n<h3>Impact:<\/h3>\n<p>Susan can now focus on making her business more profitable instead of getting stuck in the weeds of daily tasks. She also has an asset in her employee, Greg, who is becoming more capable of handling the business without her.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Delegating and your business<\/h2>\n<p>By not doing everything yourself, you allow your employees to flourish and develop into assets for your business. So resist the temptation to fall into old habits and instead trust your staff to succeed. By delegating, you not only free yourself up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/business-growth\/stages\/\">grow your business<\/a>, but also develop your own capabilities as a business owner or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/blog\/how-to-manage-burnout-as-a-small-business-owner\/\"> spend time outside of work<\/a>. Having the confidence that your employees have your back opens up endless possibilities for you. Delegate, and your business can only be better.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][ba_social_share icon_bg=&#8221;#03002e&#8221; icon_padding=&#8221;10px|12px|10px|12px|true|true&#8221; layout=&#8221;classic&#8221; show_text=&#8221;off&#8221; btn_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; btn_bg_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;50px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_before=&#8221; content: %22SHARE THIS%22;|| font-size: 16px;|| font-weight: 700;|| line-height: 22px;|| letter-spacing: 0em;|| text-align: center;|| color: #ff5447;|| margin-bottom: 10px;|| display: inline-flex;|| position: absolute;|| margin-top: 10px;&#8221; border_width_top_main=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top_main=&#8221;#e4e4e4&#8243; border_radii_icon=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_before_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][ba_social_share_child _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][ba_social_share_child network_type=&#8221;facebook&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][ba_social_share_child network_type=&#8221;linkedin&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][ba_social_share_child network_type=&#8221;email&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][\/ba_social_share][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delegating is an important skill to master to take your business to the next level. Learn how to delegate for your small business!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":298085,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Tired of success? Sick to the back teeth with all talk of stability and strong cash flow? Dreading strong growth, healthy profits, and excellent brand recognition? Then listen up! It\u2019s time to run your business right into the dirt.<\/p><p>It\u2019s easy, let\u2019s get you started.<\/p><h2>1) Ignore reporting<\/h2><p>One of the best ways to ruin your business beyond repair is to ignore reporting. When you use business tools like accounting software to run reports on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/glossary\/cash-flow\/\">cash flow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/starting-a-small-business\/what-is-and-how-calculate-cost-of-goods-sold\/\">COGS<\/a>, budget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/starting-a-small-business\/budgeting-and-forecasting-for-small-businesses\/\">forecasting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bookkeeping\/managing-accounts-receivable\/\">accounts receivable<\/a>, you gain actionable insights through hard data.<\/p><p>Instead of steering your business on gut feel, running reports, and then taking the information onboard will help you make better business decisions. We can\u2019t have that.<\/p><h2>2) Neglect your website<\/h2><p>Old websites are good websites. If you really want to curb your capacity for growth and profits, you should never update your website.<\/p><p>Ensure you have:<\/p><ul><li>Slow speeds.<\/li><li>Terrible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/basic-seo-checklist-for-dummies\/\">SEO<\/a>.<\/li><li>No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/a-discussion-with-our-digital-marketing-manager-what-can-you-learn-for-your-own-business\/\">mobile-first strategy<\/a>.<\/li><li>Hard-to-navigate menus.<\/li><li>Woeful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/lets-talk-about-branding-a-discussion-with-our-senior-digital-designer\/\">branding<\/a>.<\/li><li>No visible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/the-importance-of-a-crm\/\">path to sales<\/a>.<\/li><li>Busy and cluttered pages.<\/li><\/ul><p>By keeping your website stuck firmly in the early 2000s you will make great progress in diminishing your business and becoming unappealing to customers.<\/p><h2>3) Don\u2019t ask for customer feedback<\/h2><p>Don\u2019t ever listen to your customers or request feedback. What would they know?<\/p><p>Understanding feedback leads to a deeper understanding of your client base and increases your capacity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/why-is-customer-service-the-top-priority-for-any-business\/\">make your customers happy<\/a>.<\/p><p>When you ask for feedback and then act on it to make changes to your business model, you may run the risk of making and retaining more customers and increasing your profits. Avoid at all costs, (as this will only make your business stronger and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/resilience\/business-resilience-taking-care-of-yourself\/\">more resilient<\/a>.)<\/p><h2>4) Do it all yourself and never ask for advice<\/h2><p>Nobody knows more than you, so never ask for advice or consult with a business advisor. Business advisors are adept professionals, skilled in analysing your data and making sage suggestions on how to improve many facets of your business.<\/p><p>Business advisors and accountants can help you:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/starting-a-small-business\/budgeting-tips\/\">Budget and forecast<\/a>.<\/li><li>Rejig your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/business-plan-template\/\">business plan<\/a>.<\/li><li>Analyse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/cashflow-forecast-template\/\">cash flow<\/a>.<\/li><li>Cut down on expenses.<\/li><li>Implement better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/the-future-of-automation-in-small-businesses-predictions-and-trends\/\">workflows<\/a>.<\/li><li>Help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/single-touch-payroll\/stp-phase-2\/\">payroll<\/a> and taxes.<\/li><\/ul><p>Such professional advice and assistance will only lead to a healthier business geared toward growth.<\/p><h2>5) Leave everything until the last minute<\/h2><p>If you\u2019d like to generate a tight ball of stress in your chest and make hasty decisions, you\u2019re best off leaving everything until the very last minute. Wait until the final chance to do your:<\/p><ul><li>taxes<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bas\/\">BAS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/accounting-software\/payroll\/\">payroll<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/inventory\/accounting\/\">stock orders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/how-to-reach-your-customers-with-journeys-communications-and-campaigns\/\">customer communication<\/a><\/li><li>expense payments.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you plan and work toward getting tasks done with a calm mind and a chance to do things consciously and correctly, you\u2019re only going to run a tighter ship.<\/p><h2>6) Mix up your personal and business finances<\/h2><p>Another surefire way to erode your business is to muddle up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/business-finances\/benefits-of-decoupling\/\">personal and business finances<\/a>. By using business funds for personal purchases and paying for business expenses with personal accounts you\u2019ll generate a wild financial tangle.<\/p><p>This nest of interwoven finances will make it an absolute nightmare to tease out your real financial position and truly mess with your reporting and tax compliance. So, if you want to spend inordinate hours trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/the-golden-rules-to-avoid-a-massive-tax-bill-as-a-sole-trader\/\">separate your business finances<\/a> down the track, go right ahead and make it nice and messy.<\/p><h2>7) Never adjust course<\/h2><p>If you want to run your ship into a reef, make sure you never adjust course.<\/p><p>There are a lot of successful business owners out there who keep a finger on the pulse, research the market, listen to feedback, and interpret data to adjust their offerings and business models.<\/p><p>These business owners tend to benefit from avoiding obsolescence and will make shifts to correspond to the changing tastes of their customers and prevailing market conditions.<\/p><p>If you want to see diminishing returns, however, don\u2019t be like them \u2013 just remain static.<\/p><h2>8) Create hostile relationships with your employees<\/h2><p>Another fantastic way to damage your business is to take employees for granted. It\u2019s often said that a business is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/fruitful-staff-wellbeing-trends-you-can-activate-in-your-business-now\/\">only as good as its employees<\/a>, so take advantage of that and neglect your staff. Nothing will demotivate an employee faster than neglect.<\/p><p>A few ways to do this include underpayments, never giving praise or encouragement, fostering a negative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/why-is-it-so-important-to-make-your-business-a-great-place-to-work\/\">work culture<\/a>, never offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/7-reasons-why-you-need-to-train-and-continue-educating-your-employees\/\">training or education<\/a>, deploying a harsh and unforgiving attitude, and having a general lack of respect. 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