Michael Hyatt recommends a strategy for keeping track of what level you are comfortable delegating to people. [[I am the decisive element]] in how I live my life. Level 1: Do as I say. This means to do exactly what I have asked you to do. Don’t deviate from my instructions. I have already researched the options and determined what I want you to do. Level 2: Research and report. This means to research the topic, gather information, and report what you discover. We will discuss it, and then I will make the decision and tell you what I want you to do. Level 3: Research and recommend. This means to research the topic, outline the options, and bring your best recommendation. Give me the pros and cons of each option, then tell me what you think we should do. If I agree with your decision, I will authorize you to move forward. Level 4: Decide and inform. This means to make a decision and then tell me what you did. I trust you to do the research, make the best decision you can, and then keep me in the loop. I don’t want to be surprised by someone else. Level 5: Act independently. This means to make whatever decision you think is best. No need to report back. I trust you completely. I know you will follow through. You have my full support. KRA’s fall in the Level 5 delegation. You may not be able to delegate to people at Level 5 to start out. In episode 192, Naphtali Hoff helps us recognize that we can delegate management activities. Leadership belongs to everyone, but management can be delegated. We all struggle with delegation, but we have to remember that we delegate the most important work in schools every single day: teaching. If we can delegate that, certainly we can delegate so much more.