Empower

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Delegation ContextPlay
Empower often involves a superior granting power to a subordinate. SlideThe director empowered her assistant to sign off on the new project.
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Task SpecificPlay
Empowering is often specific to tasks or roles, not general authority. SlideShe was empowered to lead the negotiations, not manage the entire team.
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Temporary PowerPlay
Empowerment can be temporary, given for a specific situation or time. SlideFor the duration of the trip, the guide was empowered to make emergency decisions.