Entrepreneurship & Digital Business · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 5: Formalisation, Funding and Teams · Lesson 3 of 3

Hiring and Delegating

Bring in help and lead a small team.

In this lesson you will

  • Write a job description
  • Delegate tasks effectively

Key concepts

job descriptionsfair pay and agreementstrainingdelegation

The lesson

Hire when a task limits growth and the business can afford regular pay.

Write a clear job description, agree pay and terms in writing and follow labour rules.

Delegate with clear instructions, training and checks, then let the person do the work.

Step by step

  1. Identify the task to delegate.
  2. Write a job description.
  3. Plan training.
  4. Plan check-ins.

Practice activity

Write the job description and delegation plan.

Expected result: A clear job description and plan.

Check your understanding

  1. When is it time to hire?

    Show answer

    When a task limits growth and pay is affordable.

  2. What makes delegation work?

    Show answer

    Clear instructions, training and checks.

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