Delegation and Time Management for Leaders
Leaders who cannot delegate become bottlenecks and burn out. This course helps managers decide what to hand over, match tasks to the right people, and reclaim time for the work only they can do.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Deciding which tasks to delegate and which only you can do
- 02Matching delegated work to each team member's ability and stretch
- 03Briefing and handing over responsibility with clear authority
- 04Setting checkpoints and progress reviews without hovering
- 05Prioritising your own time around high value leadership work
- 06Using tools such as the Eisenhower matrix to sort urgency and importance
- 07Overcoming the reluctance and guilt that block effective delegation
What you will gain
- Decide which tasks to delegate and which to keep
- Match delegated work to team members ability
- Brief and hand over responsibility clearly
- Set checkpoints without hovering
- Prioritise your own time around high value work
Who should attend
- Managers and team leaders
- Newly promoted supervisors
- Technical experts moving into management
- Business owners
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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