When you need to hand a project off, it's important to provide context and set expecations for the person receiving the work. At DataMade, we like to use the delegation document provided by The Management Center as a jumping off point.
Note that delegation is different from assigning work. When a technical lead assigns a task to an implementer, the technical lead remains accountable for the end result. Conversely, delegation is the transfer of accountability. It can be temporary, as in a period of leave, or permanent, as in company exits.
Much literal and proverbial ink has been spilled on why, when, and how to delegate. At DataMade, we like the resources produced by The Management Center, in particular their delegation document, which provides helpful prompts for key information about the work to be delegated.