The Great Growth Multiplier — Delegation ✅

Issue #107: Delegation 101. Power of Streching. Ability to Enjoy Experience.

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If you're a leader (or aiming to be), mastering delegation should be your top priority.

I’ve seen many high-achievers struggle when stepping into leadership roles. In about 80% of cases, the issue boils down to a lack of delegation skills and confidence.

This isn’t an exaggeration—even founders often struggle with delegation, leading to burnout and frustration.

I haven’t perfected the art of delegation yet, but I’m always experimenting and improving. Today, I’ll share a few methods that have worked really well for me.

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What You Can Delegate?

Not all tasks you want to delegate are the same. It’s easier if we sort them into different groups.

Here are 4 types (from easier to difficult) of delegation that I do:

1. Tasks: Simple things like organizing files, booking a hotel, etc.→ A quick loom video is sufficient and the best way to delegate this type of task.

2. Project: Combinations of tasks with some decision-making. Organizing a company retreat or event is an example of a project→ This is a bit challenging, I use my 4W method for delegation for this type of work.

3. Decision: Delegating a decision is very tricky → Clearly defined values, red flags (what not to do), and boundaries are very important when you delegate a decision.

4. Goal: Share a problem or desired outcome and let someone figure out the projects, tasks, and decisions → This is the peak of delegation. I’ve not figured out a perfect way to do this, but I will share once I do.

Improve Delegation Success With ‘4W’ Method

I recently started using this method to assign important projects to my team.

It’s fairly simple (and takes <5 mins); you share the key project details, answering these 4 important questions.

• What are the key actions in this project?

• Why are we doing this?

• When does it need to be done?

• Who will be the pilot (responsible) and co-pilot for this project?

Here is a real example of a project I assigned to one of my team members:

The main focus of the 4W method is that you provide all the key information to your team, so they need to do less guesswork.

How Involved Should I Be During Each Project and Task?

When I first started delegating big tasks, I struggled (and still do at times) with how involved I should be.

The challenge is finding the balance between micromanagement and being too hands-off.

Here’s a method that’s been really helpful for me.

Most projects have 3 key stages: Idea / Execution / Launch

Idea Stage:

• What problems are we solving?

• What should we focus on?

• What does success look like?

Execution Stage:

• Provide a roadmap

• Set clear milestones (red flags)

• Offer guidance and course corrections

Launch Stage:

• Ensure quality control

• Build confidence

• Final touches and presentation

I communicate with my team upfront about my level of involvement at each stage:

• Highly Involved (less experienced team member, big or critical project): 100 / 50 / 100

• Moderately Involved (experienced team member, less critical project): 100 / 20 / 50

• Less Involved (highly experienced team member, simple projects): 20 / 00 / 20

This way, everyone knows what to expect, and I can avoid being too hands-on or too distant.

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Key Takeaway:

Delegation is challenging but a powerful growth multiplier. To grow as a leader or founder, mastering delegation is important.

Delegation is more about mindset than method—You need to be comfortable, confident, and committed to trusting and delegating tasks to your team.

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🤩 Inspiration

Here’s a page from Die with Zero, one of my most impactful reads of 2024:

In our 20s, we have time and health but less money.

In our 30s, we have money and health but less time.

In our 60s, we have time and money but less health.

As we get older, our spending power increases, but our ability to enjoy it decreases. We can’t travel as far, do active things like skiing, or keep up the energy.

So, I encourage you to invest in fun and growth experiences—travel, adventure—while we're still young and can fully enjoy them!

👋 Until next time, Anil

May the Peaceful Growth be with you! 🪴

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