An effective delegator identifies the need to delegate task to the right individual, identify capabilities and willingness of the individual to accept it, allow individual to participate and practice discretion with authority within mutually accepted parameters, communicate with others that delegation has occurred, and initiate a proper means of feedback.
In this scenario, Anne Zumwalt violated the crucial step in the act of delegation by failing to determine if Ricky Lee had time to accept the task that was being delegated to him. Although, it is clear that Ricky has knowledge and capability with the task, however he is unable to accept it due to other conflicting responsibilities. Ricky on the other hand, should assess Bill’s level of motivation, willingness and ability prior to inundating him with the task. Ricky should provide clear