Alonzo, I agree that ensuring the outcomes and timeframes are clear to the individual or individuals who are receiving the delegation. However, I don't believe those are the most difficult part of delegation. The difficulty comes from ensuring that the clearly understand the scope, urgency and impact of the task/project and that they see where or how it fits into the broader scope of team, department, division, company, etc. It's also important for the delegatee to articulate back to the delegator that they understand about the assignment. It's also up to the delegator to be clear about the level of authority, responsibility and accountability that comes with the delegation to ensure a positive outcome. Dr. Robert Roehrich