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For managers, figuring out how to stay engaged in a project without micromanaging can be hard. For staff, finding out that you didn\u2019t meet expectations at the end of a project can be frustrating! That\u2019s why we use the delegation tool \u201cslices:\u201d<\/em> opportunities for managers and staff to check in on pieces of a project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our delegation<\/a> and getting aligned<\/a> worksheets, there\u2019s a section for you to identify your slices at different stages of a project: early, mid-stream, and towards the end. If you have trouble coming up with ideas for slices, try asking yourself: are there aspects of the project that are new (in general or specifically for the owner), complex, and\/or high-stakes? Here are some examples of slices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples of Slices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What specific products or activities (e.g., outlines, data, drafts, etc.) should the manager review or see in action to monitor progress?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Project Name<\/th>Early Slice<\/th>Midstream<\/th>Back-End<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Logistics for an annual convening<\/td>A project plan and budget proposal<\/td>A progress report: confirmed vendors, finalized agenda sections, actual expenses vs. budget<\/td>A run-of-show with presenters and other helpers with manager present<\/td><\/tr>
Hiring for a role<\/td>A draft of the must-haves and what success looks like for each<\/td>A list of potential interview questions and job simulations<\/td>A progress report: an overview of candidates advancing to finalist interviews<\/td><\/tr>
Facilitating a series of workshops<\/td>A proposal for section outcomes<\/td>Manager shadows first workshop & provides feedback<\/td>Review second workshop surveys together & debrief<\/td><\/tr>
Running a day of action<\/td>An action proposal with strategic analysis<\/td>A draft plan for the day of action, including proposed speakers, mobilizations (if any), and safety\/security measures<\/td>A run-of-show with marshals, speakers, and other volunteers with manager present<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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