Delegation remains a significant challenge for many leaders. Whether it’s an overworked manager striving to prevent burnout or struggling to take a well-deserved vacation, countless leaders know they need to delegate more—but often hesitate to do so.
Delegating responsibilities can often lead to concerns, misunderstandings, or less-than-ideal outcomes. However, delegation isn’t just a choice—it’s essential. Growth, both for individuals and organizations, depends on mastering the art of delegating tasks and decision-making effectively.
This article by Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, published in the Harvard Business Review, is a quick read about learning to delegate more purposefully. Cheryl is the founder and CEO of Decisive, a decision sciences company using her AREA Method decision-making system for individuals, companies, and nonprofits looking to solve complex problems. Cheryl is a long-time educator teaching at Columbia Business School and Cornell and has won several journalism awards for her investigative news stories.
See link: https://hbr.org/2025/08/should-you-delegate-that-decision-ask-these-4-questions?ab=HP-hero-latest-3
