Effective delegation is a skill you can develop which delivers a genuine ‘win-win’ result. It not only grows your employee’s capability, it increases your personal effectiveness. The key is to make a conscious choice about how much autonomy you give. Think of it as choosing the level of delegated freedom to give based on the capability of the individual and the risks/consequences if it ‘goes wrong’. Use the Tips for Effective Delegation and Delegation Conversation Plan to choose the level of delegation and delegate effectively.