delegation
group sent as representatives
A group of people sent to speak or act for a larger group, organization, or country.
a delegation from [place/organization]
- A delegation from Japan arrived in Brussels to discuss the new trade agreement.
- The city sent a delegation of local business leaders to the conference.
- Student leaders formed a delegation to meet with the school administration about the new rules.
- The union delegation walked out of the talks after two hours.
- She was chosen to lead the delegation to the climate summit.
- A delegation from China visited our company.
- The president met a delegation of teachers at the palace.
- Our school sent a delegation of three students to the science fair.
- He is the head of the delegation at the meeting.
- A trade delegation came to the city to look for business partners.
act of giving tasks/authority
The act of asking someone else to do work or make decisions for you, with your permission.
delegation of [duties / tasks / responsibility / authority] to [someone]
- Good delegation is essential if you want your team to grow and succeed.
- The manager struggled with delegation and tried to do everything himself.
- Our training course covers leadership, communication, and effective delegation.
- Improper delegation of tasks has led to delays in the project.
- Delegation of responsibility to junior staff can improve motivation and efficiency.
- Delegation is important for good managers.
- Her boss talked about the need for better delegation in the team.
- The course teaches skills like communication and delegation.
- Poor delegation can make workers feel stressed.
- Delegation of tasks helps the leader save time.
authority that has been delegated
The official power given to someone to act or decide for another person or group.
delegation of powers to [body/person]
- The constitution strictly limits the delegation of powers to non-elected bodies.
- Some argued that the regulation involved an unlawful delegation of legislative authority to the agency.
- The treaty allows for the delegation of certain decision-making powers to regional governments.
- Critics say this is an excessive delegation of power to private companies.
- Courts often review whether a delegation of authority is clear and specific enough.
- The new law allows the delegation of powers to local councils.
- Some people worry about the delegation of power to unelected officials.
- The court will decide if the delegation of authority was legal.
- The delegation of decision-making to the committee must be written in the rules.
- They discussed the delegation of powers in the new constitution.
- Base: delegation
- Plural: delegation, delegations
clear delegation of roles
1well-defined task assignment
Delegation where everyone knows exactly what their job is.
- Clear delegation of roles helped the team handle the crisis calmly.
- We need a clear delegation of roles before the event starts.
- Without clear delegation of roles, tasks get lost or repeated.
delegation of authority
1giving official power to someone
The act of giving someone official power to make decisions or act for you or your organization.
- Clear delegation of authority is necessary so that employees know who can approve what.
- The company updated its policies on delegation of authority after the fraud case.
- Effective delegation of authority can speed up decision-making in large organizations.
delegation of decision-making
1giving others the right to decide
When a person or group gives another person or group the right to make decisions.
- The company is considering greater delegation of decision-making to local offices.
- Delegation of decision-making can make organizations more flexible.
- Some directors are worried about the delegation of decision-making to middle managers.
delegation of duties
1giving regular work duties
The act of giving your regular work jobs to other people to do.
- The delegation of duties was discussed during the team meeting.
- Clear delegation of duties prevents confusion on the night shift.
- The new supervisor improved delegation of duties in the department.
delegation of power
1giving political or legal power
The act of giving political or legal power to another person, group, or level of government.
- The treaty involves the delegation of power from national governments to a central body.
- Some politicians strongly oppose any delegation of power to international organizations.
- Courts review the delegation of power to make sure it follows the constitution.
delegation of powers
1transfer of multiple powers
The act of giving several official powers or responsibilities to another person or body.
- The constitution allows for the delegation of powers to regional assemblies.
- Opponents claim that the bill is an excessive delegation of powers to the executive branch.
- Delegation of powers must be clearly limited and controlled.
delegation of responsibilities
1giving duties to others
The act of asking other people to take over some of your work duties.
- Better delegation of responsibilities reduced the manager’s workload.
- The project failed partly because there was no clear delegation of responsibilities.
- Training new leaders includes teaching delegation of responsibilities.
delegation of tasks
1giving specific pieces of work
The act of asking other people to do certain pieces of work for you.
- Better delegation of tasks allowed the team leader to focus on strategy.
- Delegation of tasks should match each person’s skills.
- The manager encouraged delegation of tasks to junior staff.
effective delegation
1good, successful delegation
Delegation that is done well, so that people know what to do and the work goes better.
- Effective delegation is one of the key skills for any manager.
- The workshop focused on communication, feedback, and effective delegation.
- Effective delegation increases team trust and productivity.
head of the delegation
1leader of a delegation
The person who leads and speaks for a group of representatives.
- As head of the delegation, she gave the opening speech.
- The head of the delegation met privately with the minister.
- Reporters asked the head of the delegation about the progress of the talks.
high-level delegation
1delegation of very senior figures
A group of very important or senior people sent to represent a government or organization.
- A high-level delegation from the EU arrived to restart the peace talks.
- The company sent a high-level delegation to negotiate the merger.
- The visit of a high-level delegation shows how serious the discussions are.
lead a delegation
1to act as delegation leader
To be the main person in charge of a group of representatives.
- He was chosen to lead a delegation to the international summit.
- She will lead a delegation of experts to the conference.
- Several ministers will lead delegations to the talks.
official delegation
1formally recognized representative group
A group of people formally chosen by a government or organization to represent it somewhere.
- An official delegation attended the funeral of the former president.
- The city welcomed the official delegation with a short ceremony.
- Only members of the official delegation were allowed inside the meeting room.
over-delegation
1giving away too much work/power
When a leader gives away too much work or power and stops controlling important things.
- Over-delegation can make employees feel abandoned without guidance.
- The audit found cases of over-delegation in key financial processes.
- Managers should avoid both under-delegation and over-delegation.
poor delegation
1bad or unclear delegation
Delegation that is not done well, so people are confused or the work goes badly.
- Poor delegation often causes stress and missed deadlines.
- The report blamed poor delegation for many of the project’s failures.
- Her main weakness as a manager is poor delegation.
principle of delegation
1general rule about delegating
The general idea that a leader can give work and power to others but is still finally responsible.
- Management textbooks often discuss the principle of delegation in detail.
- According to the principle of delegation, authority should match responsibility.
- Understanding the principle of delegation helps prevent confusion about who is responsible.
send a delegation
1to dispatch a group of representatives
To arrange for a group of people to go to another place to speak or act for a larger group.
- The union decided to send a delegation to meet with management.
- Our city will send a delegation to the partner town next spring.
- They agreed to send a delegation to observe the elections.
time management and delegation
1skills of planning time and delegating
Two important work skills: using your time well and giving some tasks to other people.
- The course covers time management and delegation for new supervisors.
- Improving time management and delegation can reduce overtime.
- Many leaders struggle with time management and delegation early in their careers.
trade delegation
1group sent for trade talks
A group of business or government people who go to another place to talk about trade or business deals.
- A trade delegation from Germany visited the region to explore investment opportunities.
- The minister will lead a trade delegation to South America next month.
- Local companies joined the trade delegation to meet potential partners abroad.
under-delegation
1not giving enough work away
When a leader does too much work themselves and does not give enough tasks to others.
- Under-delegation often leads to burnout for managers.
- The report pointed to under-delegation as a major cause of delays.
- Coaches helped her recognize her pattern of under-delegation.