Delegating Without Feeling Guilty

Delegation is a key skill to develop when working in a team. It isn't about handing over tasks to others because you can't be bothered to do them yourself. Delegation is about consciously seeking to develop other people in your team through active involvement, encouragement to hone new skills, reaching potentials and ultimately contributing meaningfully to business bottom line. Delegation is a
demonstration of true sense of leadership because when people around you are developed, your work becomes more enjoyable as you leverage on strong interdependence.
My interaction with managers of different caliber revealed why some people would rather not delegate responsibilities. It seems quicker to perform the task and one wouldn't want to spend time making corrections when mistakes are made. Some are threatened by the confidence of other people and on that premise, would rather not delegate responsibilities. Some feel it's a waste of man hours trying to influence other people to take responsibility; apparently, leadership is centered on influencing people rightly. In addition, delegation preserves your sanity, helps you to concentrate on other sensitive areas of the job and gives you the opportunity to develop and train others. However, delegation doesn't make things easier, rather it makes things more efficient and effective. Essentially, it typifies a more interactive, warm, and responsive way of working with people. When you give power to the right people, they will return it, expanding your grounds.