Training course:
Delegation


Two hours • In-person or remote • 4-15 participants
Rated 4.6/5 ★★★★★ from 29 recent reviews

About this bitesize training course

Leaders need capacity to address all the challenges of management, but if they can’t delegate effectively, they’ll struggle to find the time for their other critical responsibilities.

That’s why strong delegation skills are essential to the development of team, individual capability and ongoing success.

This training course, for leaders at all levels, provides an understanding of the barriers to good delegation and a practical guide to overcoming these and improving effectiveness. 

Participants in the bitesize Delegation training course will learn to:

  • Recognise the value of good delegation – and the risks of getting it wrong

  • Explore personal barriers to delegation

  • Learn how to plan to delegate following a robust framework

  • Understand what and when to delegate and identify opportunities to do so

Key details

  • this bitesize training course is two hours long and packed with powerful ideas

  • designed for groups of 4 – 15

  • delivered by an expert trainer at your workplace, or virtually

  • interactive, with plenty of exercises that get people talking

  • customisable, to connect with your organisation’s values

Pairing suggestion: our Managing Upwards training session makes a great complement to Delegation, giving employees at all levels the confidence to report progress, setbacks and findings to their line managers.

Attendee reviews for the Delegation training course

  • "I thought it highlighted some really useful points and how to delegate to people. I liked that it encouraged idea sharing and a practical way through delegating a project."

    ★★★★★

  • "The presenter was great - he was very enthusiastic and entertaining. It made the session much more engaging and I believe I learned more from the session as a result."

    ★★★★★

  • "Really informative, easy to follow and everyone was really friendly, so I was comfortable  taking part in discussions and getting my points across."

    ★★★★★

  • "The course clearly set out the factors for good delegation, and it was interesting to compare to how tasks have been delegated to me in the past. Very good pointers for the future, and done in a fun and interactive way."

    ★★★★★

  • "Excellent! Brought us out of our comfort zones and we all feel more confident in delegating tasks to others."

    ★★★★★

  • "Really engaging and friendly presenter. "

    ★★★★★

  • "The trainer was very good at keeping us on track with the content within the period given, using group and smaller chats, good questions and reacted to what we were saying!"

    ★★★★★

  • "Our trainer was great at explaining useful tips, and making the session interactive so we could pick up on feedback as to how to improve our delegating."

    ★★★★★

  • "Our trainer delivered the course really well and made it interesting and effective."

    ★★★★★

  • "I can't fault anything, very good interactive course, thank you!"

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  • "I feel that I left the course with a very clear understanding of delegation, the obstacles to it and how to avoid these issues."

    ★★★★★

  • "Extremely good content, in a friendly and relaxed environment."

    ★★★★★

Why book this bitesize training course?

✅ Empower managers to delegate

Some managers, especially new managers or those with a strong technical record as an individual contributor, find it difficult to resist the urge to try and do everything themselves. This course helps set a framework for ‘letting go’ and entrusting work to others.

👍 Teams that feel trusted

Delegation isn’t simply passing on to-dos – it’s making sure that others have the right skills, knowledge and context to carry out the work. This course trains managers in passing on everything required, so individual contributors always feel they’re set up for success.

🌱 Grow emerging talent

When managers thoughtfully delegate an increasing range and calibre of work to a team, junior staff are exposed to fresh challenges, see the ‘bigger picture’, and progress in their career at your organisation, so everyone grows together.

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Video: building the confidence to pass work on

In this short video, BiteSize Learning founder Paul Hodder examines some of the psychological barriers to delegating certain work, and how tentative managers can make use of milestones and check-ins to gradually build confidence in the process.

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“Maximal learning in a short, but intense, session. This is definitely the way forward for management training, as far as I am concerned.”

Professor Niamh Moran, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland ★★★★★

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All killer, no filler: our training sessions are carefully packed with high-value insights, and perfect for busy teams.

Live & interactive: real change doesn’t come from half-heartedly skimming through e-learning. We believe in the power of gathering people together, delivering memorable, engaging training experiences with learning that sticks.

Expert-led: all our sessions are designed + delivered by experienced specialists in L&D, HR and leadership coaching.