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Description

Managerial Delegation: Preparing, Assigning and Following Up on Tasks

Assign work without losing control of the outcome or discouraging the people involved

  • 2 days — 14 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

A manager who does not delegate ends up handling personally the files they should be overseeing. Days fill up with execution and leading the team always comes last. Conversely, a task assigned without a clear framework comes back late or incomplete, and the manager concludes it would have been faster to do it alone.

These two days focus on the practical mechanics of delegation. Participants learn to identify what can be handed over, then to articulate the expected outcome and set proportionate checkpoints. Handling gaps and shortfalls is practised on real situations brought by the group.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the activities within your remit that can be delegated
  • Select the right team member for each assignment
  • Frame a delegation by specifying the expected outcome and the room for manoeuvre
  • Set up follow-up checkpoints proportionate to the stakes
  • Address a gap or a delay without taking the assignment back

What makes this programme different

Each participant prepares two real delegations drawn from their own remit
An activity allocation grid completed during the session
Delegation conversations role-played in pairs, then reviewed for clarity of framing

Programme

1What Delegation Actually Covers

Distinguishing delegation from task allocation and workload shifting

  • The possible levels of autonomy on an assignment
  • What remains the manager's responsibility
  • Common barriers on the manager's side and the team member's side
  • The expected effects on workload and on skills

2Preparing the Delegation

Choosing the assignment, then the person

  • Mapping your activities to identify what can be handed over
  • Assessing the team member's actual level of autonomy
  • Considering the workload already carried by the intended person
  • Anticipating the access rights and resources required

3Conducting the Delegation Conversation

Articulating the expected outcome and the framework

  • Presenting the purpose of the assignment and its usefulness
  • Defining the expected outcome and its acceptance criteria
  • Setting decision limits and the time allocated
  • Agreeing on checkpoints and the escalation method

4Following Up and Addressing Gaps

Staying present without taking back control

  • Holding a short checkpoint focused on gaps
  • Responding to a delay without reclaiming the assignment
  • Adjusting the level of autonomy along the way
  • Closing the delegation and acknowledging the work delivered

Who is it for

Line managers and team leaders, as well as department heads who wish to entrust more responsibilities to their team members.

Prerequisites

Currently leading a team or about to take up a management role.

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.