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Which three ideas must effective delegation connect?

Connect authority, responsibility, and accountability.

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  1. Authority, responsibility, accountability ✔
  2. Speed, secrecy, seniority
  3. Popularity, comfort, tradition

Why: The follower needs power to act, an assigned duty, and a clear expectation that results will be reviewed. Leaving out one part weakens the whole delegation.

Huh, didn't know that: Delegation is more than giving an order because it creates an understanding about shared work.

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Why did the task bring three friends? It needed authority, responsibility, and accountability.
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Answer: Authority, responsibility, accountability. The follower needs power to act, an assigned duty, and a clear expectation that results will be reviewed. Leaving out one part weakens the whole delegation.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 3 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2LVolume_3__LOW_FINAL_4_MAY_13CC68236BDFE.pdf
    three key words are used: authority, responsibility, and accountability
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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