Effective Delegation Skills
Effective Delegation Skills Training CourseInstructor-Led Management Training
Effective Delegation
Training with an expert
Training with an expert
A practical one-day delegation skills course for managers and supervisors – plan, hand over and monitor work with confidence, at your premises, live online or at our UK venues.
20+ yearsTraining experience
1 dayManagers & supervisors
UK-wideOn-site, online or classroom
Trusted by NHS trusts, councils
and businesses UK-wide
Delegate well and win back your time
At the end of this one-day instructor-led course, delegates will understand the need for delegation and how personal and organisational efficiency can be improved through systematic delegation. You’ll learn to make better use of your own and your team’s time, prepare and manage a delegation plan, overcome barriers and objections, and give constructive, positive feedback that keeps work on track.
Delegation pairs naturally with our Management & Leadership Skills and Time & Priority Management courses – or browse all our management & leadership courses.
- Free training needs analysis before your course
- Tailored with your real workplace scenarios
- Free post-course telephone & email support
Plan & Prepare
Build a delegation plan – the right work, planned and controlled properly.
The Right Person
Match tasks to people, hand over authority and set them up to succeed.
Control & Monitor
Minimise risk, monitor progress and keep accountability clear.
Feedback That Works
Communicate well and give constructive, positive feedback.
Courses & Fees
Two ways to book your course
Have a trainer deliver the day at your premises or live via Microsoft Teams, or book individual places on a public course at one of our venues.
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In-House or Live Online
At Your Premises or via Teams
£745 + VAT
One day · up to 8 people
- Tailored to your teams and situations
- On-site UK-wide, or live via Microsoft Teams
- Reference materials & certificates
Public Course
Classroom Place
£295 + VAT
One-day classroom · per person
- Preston, Liverpool, Manchester & London
- Small groups with 1-to-1 support
- Materials, certificate & refreshments
Who should attend
Managers, supervisors and team leaders who need to hand over work effectively – especially anyone doing too much themselves, or unsure how much authority to pass on. No previous training is needed.
*Classroom prices are per delegate. Book 2 or more places on the same course and receive significant discounts.
What’s covered
A practical day, step by step
By the end of the day you’ll plan, delegate and monitor work systematically – and win back time for the job only you can do.
1. Understanding Delegation
- What is delegation?
- The benefits of effective delegation
- Delegation, not abdication
2. Practical Delegation
- Planning and control of work
- Minimising the risk
- Who’s got the authority?
- Monitoring progress
3. Barriers to Delegation
- What are they?
- How to overcome them
- Handling objections
4. The Golden Rules
- Good practice for efficient, beneficial delegation
- Tips that make delegation stick
5. Feedback & Follow-Up
- Monitoring and communicating
- Giving constructive, positive feedback
Every course includes
More than just a training day
Tailored Content
Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios
Expert Trainers
Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees
Reference Materials
Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee
Certificates
Course completion certificate for each attendee
Free Aftercare
Post-course telephone & email support
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Managers, supervisors and team leaders who want to hand over work effectively and make better use of their own and their team’s time.
Do I need any previous training?
No. The course suits first-time delegators as well as experienced managers who find themselves doing too much.
Can the course be delivered remotely?
Yes. The in-house fee covers delivery at your premises or as a live online class via Microsoft Teams.
Can the course be tailored to our organisation?
Yes – tailored courses use your real workloads and situations as the working examples.
What will I be able to do after the course?
Prepare and manage a delegation plan, choose the right person and level of authority, overcome barriers, monitor progress and give feedback that motivates.
What related courses do you run?
Ready to get your team working together?
View upcoming scheduled dates, or speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored delegation skills course for your team.
Or call us on 0345 450 0051 to speak with a training advisor today.