Delegation is a delicate dance that enables managers to swap time-wasting activities for top-priority strategic initiatives while giving junior employees the opportunity to take on stretch projects and hone their skills. Done well, delegation presents a win-win situation for all involved, but most leaders don't delegate effectively due to personal insecurity or fear of losing control, credit, or delegating themselves out of a job. To overcome these concerns, managers need to recognize that successful delegation requires surrendering control of the details and decision-making process to colleagues while maintaining accountability for the overall outcome. By choosing the right people to delegate to, cultivating a culture of trust, addressing staff's concerns, following the Acceptance Theory of Authority, and conducting mutual reviews, managers can free up their schedule, develop their employees, and improve the bottom line. Effective delegation requires work but is worth the effort, leading to increased productivity and progress for everyone on the team.