Build a Delegation Framework for Your Team

You are drowning while your team waits for instructions, because everything still routes through you. Give it the team size, function and workload pain. You get a decision matrix mapping task types to delegation levels, criteria for judging who is ready for what, and a way to hand work over without it bouncing straight back. For managers who confuse keeping busy with leading.

Help me build a practical delegation framework for my team. I manage {TEAM_SIZE} people across {FUNCTION} with the following current workload challenges: {WORKLOAD_CHALLENGES}. Design a delegation framework that includes: (1) A decision matrix mapping task types to the appropriate delegation level (do it yourself, delegate with oversight, fully delegate); (2) Criteria for assessing each team member's readiness to take on delegated work; (3) A handover checklist to use when delegating a task or project; (4) A follow-up cadence that avoids micromanagement while maintaining visibility; (5) Common delegation pitfalls and how to avoid them. Present this as a reusable framework I can apply consistently.