Knowing how to delegate at the right level, depending on the person and the task

March 2, 2026
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Knowing how to delegate at the right level, depending on the person and the task

A simple framework for adjusting your level of involvement.

Delegating is not just about assigning a task and moving on to something else. It is a managerial act that requires discernment: adjusting your level of involvement according to the person, the task, and the context, in order to help your employees grow without compromising results. Too much control stifles autonomy and demotivates. Not enough guidance exposes you to avoidable mistakes. Between these two pitfalls, effective delegation relies on accurately assessing each person's skills and autonomy, and on the ability to adapt your approach accordingly. This guide provides you with a concrete framework to help you see things more clearly and delegate with confidence.

In this NUMA guide, you will find:

  • The delegation matrix for deciding who to entrust with what and how, based on two key criteria: your employee's level of competence and degree of autonomy.
  • The four approaches to delegation and their practical guidelines: leading, guiding, co-piloting, or delegating entirely, to determine precisely what level of involvement is appropriate in each situation.
  • The distinction between closed delegation and open delegation, to adapt your level of supervision and monitoring according to your employee's profile and the challenges of the assignment
  • A grid to adjust your delegation according to the nature of the task, whether operational or strategic, and avoid the pitfall of delegating at the wrong level, which wastes time and causes frustration on both sides.

Download the guide and give your managers a clear framework so they can delegate effectively, develop their team's autonomy, and free up time for what really matters.

A simple framework for adjusting your level of involvement.

Delegating is not just about assigning a task and moving on to something else. It is a managerial act that requires discernment: adjusting your level of involvement according to the person, the task, and the context, in order to help your employees grow without compromising results. Too much control stifles autonomy and demotivates. Not enough guidance exposes you to avoidable mistakes. Between these two pitfalls, effective delegation relies on accurately assessing each person's skills and autonomy, and on the ability to adapt your approach accordingly. This guide provides you with a concrete framework to help you see things more clearly and delegate with confidence.

In this NUMA guide, you will find:

  • The delegation matrix for deciding who to entrust with what and how, based on two key criteria: your employee's level of competence and degree of autonomy.
  • The four approaches to delegation and their practical guidelines: leading, guiding, co-piloting, or delegating entirely, to determine precisely what level of involvement is appropriate in each situation.
  • The distinction between closed delegation and open delegation, to adapt your level of supervision and monitoring according to your employee's profile and the challenges of the assignment
  • A grid to adjust your delegation according to the nature of the task, whether operational or strategic, and avoid the pitfall of delegating at the wrong level, which wastes time and causes frustration on both sides.

Download the guide and give your managers a clear framework so they can delegate effectively, develop their team's autonomy, and free up time for what really matters.

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