Delegation Briefing Template
INTRODUCTION TO THE DELEGATION BRIEFING TEMPLATE
As a remote manager, effective delegation is key to your team's success. But clear, concise communication can often be a challenge in a remote setting. That's where our Delegation Briefing Template comes in.
The purpose of this template is to provide a structured, comprehensive framework for assigning tasks to your team members. It's designed to ensure that everyone is on the same page about the task at hand, why it's important, and what the expectations are for its completion.
Why use this template?
Clarity: It ensures that the delegated tasks are clearly defined and understood by everyone involved.
Alignment: It helps align the tasks with the team or project's overall goals.
Accountability: It makes it clear who is responsible for what, and by when.
Mitigate Risks: It allows you to anticipate and plan for potential challenges.
How to use this template?
Fill it out: Complete each section of the template as clearly and detailed as possible.
Share it: Share the completed template with the team member who is being assigned the task.
Discuss it: Allow time for them to read through the brief and discuss any questions or clarifications they might have.
Review it: Use this template as a reference point for check-ins and progress updates.
Remember, the goal of this template is to facilitate clear and effective communication. Encourage your team members to ask questions and provide feedback. After all, effective delegation is a two-way street!
DELEGATION BRIEFING TEMPLATE
Task Title: [Briefly describe the task]
Task Description: [Provide a detailed explanation of the task. Make sure to define any jargon or industry-specific terms]
Why This Task?: [Explain why this task is important and how it contributes to the team or project goals]
Expected Outcome: [Describe what success looks like for this task. What is the end result you're expecting?]
Resources Available: [List any resources that are available to help complete the task. This could include software tools, documents, team members, etc.]
Task Deadline: [Specify when the task needs to be completed]
Who Is Responsible?: [Name the person who is responsible for completing the task]
Check-in Points: [Define when and how you'll check in on progress. This could be specific dates or at certain milestones]
Risks and Mitigating Factors: [Identify any potential issues or obstacles that could come up while completing the task and suggest ways to mitigate them]
Questions/Clarifications?: [Leave space for the team member to ask any questions or request further clarification]
