All project team members refer to the project manager for various decisions.

Delegating decision-making authority to team members can help alleviate delays caused by the project manager’s unavailability due to meetings or other commitments. This approach empowers team members to make decisions on certain tasks without waiting for the project manager, thus maintaining project momentum and efficiency. Effective delegation involves assigning the right tasks to the right people and providing them with the necessary authority and responsibility to complete those tasks12.