Delegation: Burden or empowerment?

Abstract

Although the delegation of tasks is vital to effective management, delegation is a complex process about which headteachers often feel uncertain. An evaluation of a programme of primary school improvement projects provided an opportunity to study delegation in action. Project tasks were planned and transferred successfully to teachers. However, the quality of training, mentoring and feedback provided by headteachers to support colleagues undertaking these tasks proved crucial in determining whether delegation was experienced as a burden or empowerment.

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Rosemary Webb

Rosemary Webb is a Reader in the Department of Educational Studies, University of York where she lectures and carries out research on primary education.