DELEGATION-CONVERSATIONS5 MIN READ
Choose a Level Before the Handoff
Choose an explicit delegation level before handing off a consequential task.
The task is handed off, but the authority level is still blurry. Priya wants Marcus to prepare the renewal brief, but not to make the final pricing call. What should she say first? This is Level 3: consult and then I decide. You own the brief and options; I keep the final pricing call. Strongest. It names the Appelo level, separates task ownership from decision authority, and creates a clean delegation brief. Can you just own this and send me the deck when it is done? Too vague. "Own this" sounds like full delegation, but Priya still wants to reserve…
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