The Delegation and Trust-Building subfacet highlights how effective delegation can build trust and foster teamwork. It involves entrusting team members with tasks while ensuring they have the necessary support and authority to succeed. This subfacet emphasizes that trust and collaboration are mutually reinforcing—delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively enhances trust, while high levels of trust empower delegation to succeed.
Abstract: Trust is an essential component of effective delegation. Research by Kivimäki et al. (1997) indicates that the ability to delegate tasks effectively is closely tied to trust between leaders and team members. When team members feel trusted, they are more likely to take ownership and perform tasks competently, leading to improved outcomes.
Kivimäki, M., Vahtera, J., & Pentti, J. (1997). *The Role of Trust in Delegation and Decision-Making*. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 18(2), 163-179.
Kivimäki, M., Vahtera, J., & Pentti, J. (1997). The Role of Trust in Delegation and Decision-Making. Journal of Organizational Behavior.
Kivimäki, M., Vahtera, J., & Pentti, J. (1997). The Role of Trust in Delegation and Decision-Making. Journal of Organizational Behavior.
5 Delegation & Trust Building Questions
Question 1: What specific steps do you take to build and sustain trust with new colleagues in collaborative or delegated tasks?
Question 2: How do you determine which tasks to delegate versus handle yourself, and what factors guide your decision?
Question 3: Describe a time when effective delegation led to both project success and team growth. What made this delegation effective?
Question 4: How do you assess a team member's readiness for new responsibilities before delegating tasks?
Question 5: How do you balance guidance with autonomy when delegating tasks to encourage accountability, especially when the task may initially seem beyond a team member’s experience?