From engineer to manager, mastering the transition: effective delegation

Abstract

Career progression is something all young professionals will experience. However, they can often find themselves facing major challenges for which they are underprepared. This type of role nominally comes with a significant increase in workload and responsibilities that elevate stress levels. Generally, their first attempt is to micromanage every activity, which results in an inefficient use of time. This becomes more evident as the team size and the complexity of the objectives grow and finally become impractical, leading to disastrous failures. An important aspect of leadership is the ability to effectively delegate tasks. Delegation involves handing over the authority, responsibility, and accountability for performing specific duties to others, so that they may act on your behalf. This article highlights six specific aspects of effective delegation for young professionals aspiring to become great managers and leaders.