What's Your Delegation Leadership Style?

Discover your current delegation approach and unlock the strategies that top Canadian leaders use to empower their teams. In just 4 quick questions, we'll assess your delegation skills, identify where you might be holding back, and reveal exactly what you need to do next to transform your team's productivity and reduce your own burnout. Get personalized insights based on your leadership profile.

When you have a task that needs to be completed, what's your typical first instinct?

Do it yourself—it's faster and you know it'll be done right. Hand it off quickly with minimal instructions to free up your time. Think about who could learn from it, then delegate with some guidance. Carefully match it to the right person, provide clear context, and empower them fully.

How do you typically handle check-ins after delegating a task?

You check in constantly—sometimes daily—to make sure nothing goes wrong. You check in sporadically and sometimes jump in to fix things yourself. You set scheduled check-in points and step back unless they ask for help. You establish clear check-in milestones upfront, offer support proactively, and trust their judgment completely.

When someone on your team fails at a delegated task, what's your reaction?

You're frustrated and take the task back—they clearly weren't ready. You point out the mistake and move on without much discussion. You discuss what went wrong and offer some guidance for next time. You treat it as a learning opportunity, identify root causes, and provide support to help them succeed next time.

How much of your typical week do you spend on strategic work versus handling tasks that could be delegated?

Mostly tactical work—you're hands-on with day-to-day tasks most of the time. About 50/50 split between strategic and tactical work. Around 70% strategic, 30% tactical—you're delegating more but could do better. Mostly strategic work—your team handles the tactical tasks with your guidance and trust.