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