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Delegation: the process of assigning authority and
Delegation: the process of assigning authority and responsibility for a task to another person or agent, operating on a seven-level spectrum from 'do exactly this' (Level 1) to 'handle it entirely' (Level 7), where each level represents a distinct contract of autonomy and oversight with specific implications for relationship dynamics and outcome quality
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes 'delegation' as a specific cognitive and managerial process operating on a precise seven-level spectrum, clearly distinguishing it from binary thinking while defining its operational characteristics and relationship implications. It names the genus (assignment of authority), differentia (seven-level spectrum with distinct contracts), and provides the precise semantic boundary needed for the curriculum's vocabulary.
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AxiomOpen-Loop Cognitive Cost (Zeigarnik)PrincipleMatch delegation level to the combination of taskPrinciplePractice delegation sub-skills deliberately—specificationPrincipleRoute work to the appropriate agent—human, system, tool, orPrincipleInvest reclaimed time from delegation into higher-leveragePrincipleUse event-driven monitoring for acute failures that requirePrincipleEvaluate decisions by process quality rather than outcome,PrincipleRetire cognitive agents based on current value production