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.
References:
* "Delegation and sharing of authority by the project manager" from the Project Management Institute1.
* PMBOK Guide's discussion on group decision-making processes and the importance of delegation within project teams2.