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

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Podcast: [Managing Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/managing-made-simple-6058120)
Published: 2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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...

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