The Levels of Delegation

12/11/2025 16 min
The Levels of Delegation

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Episode Synopsis

Delegation is one of the most powerful ways to grow your team, but it often fails because expectations are unclear. Nicole and Stacie walk through the five levels of delegation, helping managers understand how to hand off work without letting go of ownership. They share language for setting boundaries, defining outcomes, and knowing when it is time to step back or step in.



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What You’ll Take Away


The five levels of delegation and when to use each one

How to shift from task-giver to ownership-builder

Questions that clarify authority, responsibility, and accountability




Next Step for Managers
Identify one project or task you can delegate at a higher level this week. Define the outcome, authority, and support before handing it off.