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Seven Levels of Delegation

“Seven Levels of Delegation” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Leadership domain. Instead of "delegate or not", define precise level: 1 (Tell) to 7 (Delegate fully). It draws on Management 3.0. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Instead of "delegate or not", define precise level: 1 (Tell) to 7 (Delegate fully).

30 min Intermediate

Goal

End delegation ambiguity. Each task has a precise level known to leader and report, preventing "mix-ups".

Steps

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Understand 7: 1) Tell, 2) Sell (explain why), 3) Consult (his input before my decision), 4) Agree (decide together), 5) Advise (he decides, I advise), 6) Inquire (he decides, tells me), 7) Delegate (he decides, doesn't need to tell).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

In 3 of 10 tasks, you find gap between your expectation and report's. Source of past surprises.

Evidence base

School: Management 3.0

Founders: Jurgen Appelo (2010)

Coined by Jurgen Appelo in "Management 3.0" (2010). Delegation Poker is companion game. Used at Spotify, ING.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Seven Levels of Delegation" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Seven Levels of Delegation"?

In 3 of 10 tasks, you find gap between your expectation and report's. Source of past surprises. In the short term: Within a month, complaints "he decides without me" or "he doesn't decide without me" drop 80%.

Is "Seven Levels of Delegation" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Management 3.0 (Jurgen Appelo (2010)). Coined by Jurgen Appelo in "Management 3.0" (2010). Delegation Poker is companion game. Used at Spotify, ING.

Is "Seven Levels of Delegation" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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