Delegation fails when expectations remain implied. Rehearse requests that include definition of done, decision rights, constraints, check-in cadence, and escalation paths. The scripts emphasize mutual confirmation and written summaries so memory doesn’t rewrite meaning later. You’ll feel the relief of real ownership transfer, while your colleague feels trusted and supported rather than abandoned with a vague instruction.
Advice can be helpful, but questions create growth. Practice a coaching arc that explores goals, current reality, obstacles, options, and commitments. Our dialogues include motivational dips, competing priorities, and hidden fears to sharpen your ear for what is not being said. By resisting the urge to rescue, you help people design solutions they believe in and will actually execute.
Directness and care can coexist. These scripts guide you to name the gap with evidence, explore causes without blame, and co-create a measurable plan. You’ll practice pausing for reactions and confirming follow-ups in writing. The intention is accountability that strengthens the relationship. People deserve the truth delivered with respect, and leaders earn trust by balancing firmness with fairness.