Army Family Team Building Level III

Delegation for Leaders

Assessing Your Delegating Ability

Read the following statements. Under each statement circle the option that is closest to your
experience.

1 – Never 2 – Occasionally 3 – Frequently 4 – Always

1. I trust people to work effectively because I appointed them to do so.

1 2 3 4

2. I ensure that I have enough time for planning, training and coaching.
1 2 3 4
3. I am loyal to my team members, and I expect them to show the same loyalty to me.
1 2 3 4
4. I monitor the progress of my team members, but without constant intervention.
1 2 3 4
5. I give my team members full and frank information whenever possible.
1 2 3 4
6. I try to do only the work that must be done by me and delegate the rest.
1 2 3 4
7. I prioritize and devote time to personnel management.
1 2 3 4
8. I take great care over structuring and reviewing what I delegate.
1 2 3 4
9. I treat my team members as equals when establishing the best course of action.
1 2 3 4

10. I ensure members understand the extent of their accountability.

1 2 3 4

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(cont’d.)

1 – Never 2 – Occasionally 3 – Frequently 4 – Always

11. I ensure that there are no overlaps in responsibilities between members.
1 2 3 4
12. I am able to appoint or replace members quickly when required.
1 2 3 4
13. I evaluate team members by looking at both positive and negative aspects.
1 2 3 4
14. I appoint the best person for the job irrespective of age, experience or seniority.
1 2 3 4
15. I involve my members in the process of preparing a full and detailed brief.
1 2 3 4
16. I make sure that there is adequate backup available for members when needed.
1 2 3 4
17. I encourage members to use their initiative when confronted with problems.
1 2 3 4
18. I do not reprimand someone who fails while trying something new.
1 2 3 4
19. I gauge all members’ performance, concentrating on significant indicators.
1 2 3 4
20. I ensure that I provide positive feedback to my members at all times.
1 2 3 4
21. I see to it that processes are examined regularly and adapted if needed.
1 2 3 4
22. I use an agenda when reviewing progress with a member or team.
1 2 3 4

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(cont’d.)

1 – Never 2 – Occasionally 3 – Frequently 4 – Always

23. I keep an up-to-date log of which tasks I have delegated, and to whom.
1 2 3 4
24. I make myself available to see my staff and deal with any problems they have.
1 2 3 4
25. I consider all possible alternatives before reclaiming a delegated task.
1 2 3 4
26. I make a special point of recognizing all outstanding achievements.
1 2 3 4
27. I make opportunities to thank delegates for tasks successfully completed.
1 2 3 4
28. If I make a mistake, I accept the responsibility without making excuses.
1 2 3 4
29. I give the benefit of the doubt, but act quickly if a member must be replaced.
1 2 3 4
30. I analyze actions to find and teach the lessons of success and failure.
1 2 3 4
31. I ask for feedback from employees and react positively to what I learn.
1 2 3 4
32. I use any failures to learn valuable lessons for future members.
1 2 3 4

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Analysis

32 – 64: You are neither delegating effectively nor enough. Learn to prioritize appropriate tasks
and to select the most suitable members to whom to delegate.

65 – 95: Some of your delegation works well, but there are gaps. Identify and improve your
weakest areas.

96 – 128: You delegate very well. Do not become complacent - continue to use your
skills to achieve success.

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