Delegation Skills Self-Assessment

1. When assigning tasks, I:

Clearly explain goals and trust others to execute Worry the task won’t be done to my standard Stay involved in every step to ensure quality Avoid delegating unless absolutely necessary

2. I delegate tasks:

Based on team members’ strengths and interests Only after doing most of the prep myself Then follow up constantly to check in Rarely, I prefer doing things myself

3. After I delegate a task, I usually:

Allow space and check progress at key points Recheck their work frequently just in case Jump back in and adjust things Avoid following up

4. When someone makes a mistake, I:

Use it as a coaching opportunity Feel frustrated I didn’t do it myself Step in and redo the task myself Blame the delegation process

5. I believe delegating:

Helps develop others and free up my time Works only with extremely reliable people Requires me to monitor constantly Creates unnecessary complications

6. I find it hard to delegate when:

The task is mission-critical, but I still do it I don’t fully trust the other person’s approach I know I could do it faster I’m under pressure

7. My team would say I:

Give autonomy and clarity Second-guess their decisions Always need to approve everything Don’t give clear direction

8. When I’m overloaded, I:

Delegate smartly to rebalance Work longer hours myself Push the team but stay involved Try to do everything alone

9. I provide feedback after delegation:

Consistently and constructively When something goes wrong Frequently throughout Rarely or vaguely

10. My delegation habits:

Are intentional and strategic Are improving, but still cautious Leave others little room to lead Are reactive or inconsistent