For the leader of an early childhood program, the ability to delegate is an important skill to develop. Increased staff motivation, increased competence, and more vibrant connections between team members are just some of the positive benefits that can occur when delegation is used as a leadership tool. Delegating is not about dumping work on people. It is about being genuine in one's desire to expand his/her staff's participation in decision making and giving them the necessary authority to do the job properly. Successful delegation takes thoughtful planning and involves two important steps: (1) determine the right task; and (2) identify the individual best suited for the task.