The same capable people get all the meaningful work.
Task distribution creates a predictable pattern. Your strong performers handle everything important because they’re qualified. Everyone else plateaus because they never get development opportunities. You’re solving today’s problems while ignoring tomorrow’s needs. Team capacity stays exactly where it is, month after month. You’re not building bench strength—you’re just redistributing your workload.
Take Action: List your last five delegations. Did they go to the same two or three people? If so, you’re distributing tasks, not developing your team.