Meaning
The act of assigning responsibility or authority to a group or individual to act on behalf of a larger entity, often involving the transfer of decision-making power and the expectation of accountability for the outcomes of such actions.
💡 While "delegation" often implies a formal process within organizational contexts, it is important to distinguish it from mere assignment of tasks, as it encompasses a broader transfer of responsibility and decision-making power.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
the
project
manager
assembled
the
small
team
to
review
the
plan
for
the
upcoming
client
visit
.
She
explained
that
effective
delegation
would
allow
colleagues
to
take
responsibility
for
specific
tasks
while
she
remained
available
to
advise
.
By
allocating
clear
roles
and
setting
measurable
deadlines
,
the
group
hoped
to
present
a
coherent
proposal
without
last
-
minute
pressure
.
Each
member
accepted
accountability
for
their
section
,
and
they
agreed
to
meet
twice
before
the
presentation
to
coordinate
transitions
and
rehearse
responses
.
The
manager
trusted
their
competence
and
felt
confident
that
this
shared
approach
would
produce
a
stronger
outcome
than
if
she
tried
to
handle
everything
alone
.
Common Phrases
delegation of authority
delegation of tasks
effective delegation strategies
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