Definition
Delegation is the process of assigning tasks and authority to subordinates while maintaining accountability. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
In a Monday review, someone writes Delegation on the board and restates it: “Process of assigning tasks and authority to subordinates while maintaining accountability.” The next move is a test, a cut, or a double-down — not another debate about the word.
Common mistake
Using Delegation as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
Defined contribution plan
Retirement plan where contributions are specified but benefits depend on investment performance.
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Deflation
Economic condition characterized by a general decrease in prices over time.
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Delisting
Removal of a company's stock from a stock exchange or trading platform.
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Demerger
Corporate action where a company splits into two or more separate entities.
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