Growing as a Nurse Leader

If you want something done right you have to do it yourself! I must admit I have lived by this motto far too long. Although I'm not a perfectionist, I have always thought that no one could do exactly what I want done and how I want it done. No I'm not OCD either. I've just always felt that it would be easier and quicker for me to do a task rather than taking the time to explain it to someone else. Obviously I'm not a good delegator. What I have learned is that I can't always be everywhere and I can't do everything. Being a leader requires alot of responsibility making it impossible to do everything alone. I realized that if I do take the time out to explain or teach someone how to do something they will be more useful to me and my team in the future. This is a skill I would like to develop so that I can be an effective leader and make the best use of my resources. Incorporating the five rights of delegation as outlined by Huber will be a helpful guide for me to follow.I will need to be familiar with the skills and capabilities of the staff to help me select the right person for the task. Developing a trusting relationship with staff and the use of effective communication skills will be an essential component to becoming an effective delegator