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How To Delegate Without Losing Control
Monday, 19 January, 2026
If you're struggling to delegate as a manager, it's time to fix that. Have no fear.In this video, I break down the most common mistakes managers make when delegating and then I’ll give you strategies to delegate in a way that actually builds high-performing, autonomous teams. We’ll talk about task vs. ownership, how to create trust without micromanaging, and why delegation isn’t about offloading your least favorite tasks.Delegation isn’t just a skill. It’s a responsibility. And when you do it right, you don’t just get more tim, you build a team that gets stronger every time you hand something off.00:00 The struggle to delegate is real.00:46 Mistake: delegating tasks instead of ownership01:44 Mistake: never really letting go02:35 Mistake: delegating the wrong work03:44 Solution: Match Responsibility to Readiness04:36 Solution: Establish Checkpoints05:22 Solution: Share Real Authority06:21 Close the Loop06:50 Question to ask when reflecting on delegation// NEWSLETTERWant to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ leaders who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/youtube// SPEAKINGLike what you heard? Learn more or find out how to bring me to your company or event: https://davidburkus.com/keynote-speaker/// ABOUT DAVIDOne of the world’s leading business thinkers, David’s forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.A skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Dr. David Burkus is the bestselling author of five books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, David has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS Mornings.A former business school professor, David now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. David’s keynotes aren’t just entertaining and enlightening—they’re evidence-based and immensely practical, offering leaders at all levels a set of actionable takeaways they can implement immediately.//CONNECTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidburkus/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/davidburkusFacebook: http://www.FB.com/DrDavidBurkusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DavidBurkus
