Make the delegation agreement explicit
CAREER / RESEARCH FIGURE
Agree on the outcome
What does acceptable completion look like?
Person and capacity
Match capability and workload.
Explain why this work matters.
Authority and limits
Name decisions they can make.
Agree when to escalate.
Resources and support
Provide context and access.
Make help available.
Review and feedback
Agree how to check progress.
Assess and recognize results.
Ownership moves; the leader still supports completion.
Conceptual guide. Examples are illustrative.