{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6662a3996944b00012812269/67de54951eb5b2f42391b480?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to delegate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6662a3996944b00012812269/1742623772878-d2191091-b7f1-4dde-b260-d46b56b245a3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Have you ever found yourself drowning in tasks that others could do, but somehow you're still doing them yourself? Today, Shane Leaning shares a framework that completely transformed how he delegates - and might give you back hours of your week.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Shane explores the nine levels of delegation developed by the late Tim Brighouse, a renowned British educationalist. This framework provides a clear spectrum from essentially no delegation to complete handover of responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Key Insights:</h2><ul><li>Most leaders default to lower levels of delegation due to habits, politeness, or control preferences</li><li>Clarity is crucial - most delegation problems stem from unclear expectations</li><li>Match your delegation approach to both the task complexity and the person's experience</li><li>Cultural differences significantly impact how delegation is received and should be considered</li><li>Progressive delegation can develop team members' skills and confidence over time</li><li>The same person might handle different tasks at different delegation levels depending on context</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Challenge:</h2><p>Try being explicitly clear about your delegation level in at least three conversations next week. Use the framework and see what happens when you're transparent about expectations.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Episode Partner</strong></h3><p><strong>The International Curriculum Association:</strong> <strong> </strong><a href=\"https://internationalcurriculum.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Learn more</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaningshane/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>. My website is <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a> and email address is <a href=\"mailto:shane@shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shane@shaneleaning.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><h3><br></h3><h3>About the host</h3><p>Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports international schools globally. He co-founded Work Collaborative and hosts the chart-topping school leadership podcast, Education Leaders. Passionate about empowering educators, he is currently co-authoring '<a href=\"https://www.routledge.com/Change-Starts-Here-What-if-Everything-Your-School-Needed-was-Right-in-Front-of-You/Leaning-Lerner/p/book/9781032979243\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Change Starts Here</a>.' As a CollectivEd Fellow, Teacher Development Trust Associate, and TEDx speaker, Shane has extensive experience in the UK and Asia and is a recognised voice in international education leadership. Learn more at <a href=\"http://shaneleaning.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">shaneleaning.com</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shane Leaning | School Leadership & Organisational Development Coach"}