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Empower

usgb/ɪmˈpaʊər/Volume
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Delegation Context

Empower often involves a superior granting power to a subordinate.

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The director empowered her assistant to sign off on the new project.
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Task Specific

Empowering is often specific to tasks or roles, not general authority.

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She was empowered to lead the negotiations, not manage the entire team.
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Temporary Power

Empowerment can be temporary, given for a specific situation or time.

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For the duration of the trip, the guide was empowered to make emergency decisions.
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