3 Non-negotiables to hand-off work without lowering your standards

Part 2 of a 3-part delegation series. You handed something off, it came back wrong, and you took it back — the problem wasn’t your team. Lia breaks down the three non‑negotiables every leader must set before delegating: clear outcomes, decision boundaries, and verification rhythms. Practical handoff language, a quick checklist, and scripts to delegate effectively without lowering standards. In this episode you will learn: Why delegation fails before the handoff even starts -- and the specific step most leaders skipThe three non-negotiable categories: presentation, timing, and what success looks likeWhy establishing standards upfront is the opposite of micromanagingHow to structure check-ins that keep you in the loop without hoveringWhat "done" really means -- and how to align your definition with your team member'sHow to stop the cycle of people bringing things back halfway through instead of finishing Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered. Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work. I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER. Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com Contact: liagarvin.com/contact Email: hello@liagarvin.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin -- © 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple