L10. Pass the baton – Coach and Practice
This behaviour develops a leader’s skills in delegation and handover, so responsibility and authority are passed to the right people.
Behaviour focus
Letting go, with clarity and support.
Purpose
To grow capacity, speed decisions, and prepare future leaders.
| Action Steps | Key Questions | Practice |
| Choose the right owner. | Who has proximity, skill, and stretch to take this on? | Map three candidates, pick one, and write why they are the best fit. |
| Delegate with context. | What outcome, constraints, and freedoms am I giving? | Practise a five-part brief, purpose, outcome, deadlines, resources, and check-in dates. |
| Stay available, not intrusive. | How will I support without taking it back? | Schedule two short coaching check-ins and prepare questions that prompt thinking. |
| Capture the handback. | How will learning transfer to the team? | Ask the owner to share a one-page debrief at completion, wins, risks, and next steps. |