The psychology of delegation

There are many issues and fears surrounding the concept of delegation, both by the delegator and the delegatee. The factors that affect these issues and fears include individuals' achievement motivation, fear motivation, worry about the consequences of delegation, concern about power, and worry about loss of control. This article suggests several practical techniques to select a staff that will function well in delegation, to help staff work through delegation fears, to assist different genders to understand and work with each other, and to manage power and control issues when they emerge.