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Never Underestimate the Power of
Delegation
Is it time to delegate?
Are you feeling the strain of “Too Much Work
and Not Enough Time”? Chances are you do and
suspect it is time to delegate but are not quite
sure. There are some signs you can look for in
order to determine if it is time to delegate:
- You are working late in fear of missing
deadlines
- You are taking work home to complete
- You feel like you are drowning in a
river of paperwork
- Your idea file is screaming for
attention
- You are cashing out your leave time
because you do not have time for a vacation
- You feel like you are not growing
professionally
- You have not had time to focus on
“Growing Your Business”
If you agreed with two or more of the above
statements…Yes, it is time to delegate!
One of the biggest concerns expressed when it
is time to delegate is that most people think
they do not have time. Yes, it is true it does
require an invested amount time on your part. Do
not let that feeling sway your decision to
delegate. Spending the amount of time to train
someone to take over the task for you will
ultimately save time in the end.
If you are new to delegating it will feel
uncomfortable at first. You may think you will
look bad if it is not done correct. Truth is, if
it is not done correct the first time, nobody
will ever know because you will have left time
to perfect the project. Effective delegating
involves communication and training. Some tips
to keep in mind are:
- Choose the appropriate person for the
task. Are they interested or qualified in
the task?
- Clearly define the responsibilities up
front. What is the ultimate goal for the
task?
- Set a deadline for completion
- Provide a detailed explanation of how it
is currently completed
- Express that you are available should
any questions arise
- Remember, you are delegating the task,
not the procedure to get it done. After all,
it does not matter how it was done, as long
as it is complete and correct!
Benefits received when delegating tasks
are:
- You can go home on time
- You can spend quality time with your
family
- You have extra time to complete a task
or two from your idea file
- You can spend time on moneymaking
activities to grow your business
- You have assisted growth in the person
you delegated a new task to
- You have time to spend on your personal
growth
- You can take a much-needed vacation
By understanding and implementing these tips,
you are sure to delegate your way to more time
in your workday.
Anna Marie Martin, of TimeSaverHQ is giving
away a free 5-day eCourse “Delegating More
Time in Your Workday”. To request your free
eCourse visit
http://TimeSaverHQ.com/DelegatingTime.html
today!
Delegating:
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