Delegating work is one of the most important managerial skills. When assigning tasks to subordinates, however, it is necessary to find a balance between two long standing opposites, namely providing too much freedom on the one hand and excessive micromanagement on the other. Every good manager knows that if employees are to achieve the best possible results, they need a certain degree of autonomy. But how can you grant them freedom and initiative while still maintaining control over what is happening in the team and how work is progressing? Here are four tips on how to achieve this.
