What is Delegation? Project Management in Under 5

The video tutorial explains the concept of delegation in project management, distinguishing it from allocation. It highlights the benefits of delegation, such as effective time management, skill development, and project resilience. The tutorial also warns against the misuse of delegation, emphasizing that it should not be used to offload unwanted tasks, punish team members, or avoid responsibility. Delegation, when used correctly, is a vital tool for project managers to enhance team performance and ensure project success.

What is the key difference between delegation and allocation?

• Allocation is about developing team members' skills.

• Delegation involves assigning tasks that the manager should do.

• Allocation is about assigning tasks that the manager should do.

• Delegation involves assigning tasks within job descriptions.

How does delegation help in time management?

• By reducing the need for team meetings.

• By increasing the workload of team members.

• By freeing up time for managers to focus on critical tasks.

• By allowing managers to focus on less important tasks.

Which of the following is a benefit of delegation?

• It allows managers to avoid accountability.

• It helps in punishing underperforming team members.

• It provides team members with learning opportunities.

• It ensures managers do all the critical tasks themselves.

What is a common misuse of delegation?

• Using it to develop team members' skills.

• Assigning tasks to avoid personal responsibility.

• Using it to manage time effectively.

• Delegating tasks to improve project resilience.

Why should delegation not be used to show favoritism?

• It helps in building a strong team dynamic.

• It ensures all team members are equally skilled.

• It increases the workload of the manager.

• It can lead to team members feeling undervalued.