Delegate Well – Why Smart Leaders Delegate More!

Ever wondered what separates thriving companies from struggling ones? Research by Gallup reveals CEOs who effectively delegate see a 33% boost in revenue. The secret lies in creating owners, scaling intelligently, and empowering teams.

Hi, I’m Michal, a software engineering manager with over a decade of experience. Today, I’ll share how delegation transformed my leadership approach and why it’s a game-changer for businesses, leaders, and teams.

1. Delegation Helps You Focus on What Matters

Let’s face it—no one can do everything. Delegation frees you to focus on what you’re good at and passionate about. Using the Love/Competence Matrix, you can quickly decide what to keep and what to pass on:

• Love & Competent? Do it yourself—this is your zone of genius.
• Dislike & Incompetent? Delegate ASAP. Example: I delegated Confluence maintenance because, well, I thrive in chaos, not documentation.
• Good at but Dislike? Delegate to avoid burnout.
• Love but Not Good At? Use this as a growth opportunity—take it on strategically.

By offloading tasks outside your sweet spot, you’ll not only stay energized but also open space for strategic growth.

2. Delegation Scales Your Business

Delegation isn’t just about offloading work—it’s a business multiplier. I call this the Delegation Circle:
Delegate → Empower Owners → Faster Decisions → Greater Results → Bigger Profits.
The key? Avoid bottlenecks by ensuring ownership matches capability. If team members aren’t empowered to lead, scaling leads to chaos, not growth.

3. Delegation Grows Your Team

Delegation is the ultimate tool for professional growth. Using my Seniority/Potential Matrix, you can match tasks to people based on their experience and growth potential:

• High seniority? Assign well-defined, impactful tasks.
• High potential but less experience? Provide smaller, structured challenges.

Balance is key—offer enough stretch to foster growth but enough support to ensure success. Remember: stretching tasks require guidance, not micromanagement.

Why It Matters

As Bill Gates said

Leaders are those who empower others.
Delegation is how you empower, scale, and grow.

Want to start today? Map your weekly tasks, categorize them, and apply the Love/Competence Matrix. Then, align tasks with your team’s Seniority/Potential Matrix for maximum impact.

Ready to take your leadership to the next level?
I talk about this stuff on my YouTube Channel.

Empower your team. Scale your business. Grow as a leader. Let’s delegate well.