18/06/2026
Delegation Tree – How to Build Ownership Without Losing Clarity
In this episode of Culture Bites, host Dominic Gourley explores why delegation often breaks down — and why the issue is usually not a lack of initiative, but a lack of clarity.
Dominic introduces the Delegation Tree, also known as the Decision Tree, a practical framework from Susan Scott’s Fierce Conversations. The model helps leaders clarify what decisions team members can make independently, what they should keep leaders informed about, what needs consultation, and what should remain with the leader.
He also explores the mindset traps that stop leaders from delegating well, including the “advice monster” from Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Advice Trap, and shares practical steps for building ownership without rescuing, over-controlling, or taking work back.
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