| Most
of us have work that we currently
do, that could be done more efficiently,
effectively and at less cost, by
others. The more work we delegate,
the more time we will have to spend
personally connecting with the people
in our Sphere of Influence (which
is work that only we can do).
So, why don't we delegate more work,
more often? Here are a few common
reasons: Nobody can do our work
as well as we do it. We don't trust
others. We don't know what work
to delegate. We don't know how to
effectively delegate work.
Here are some tips on how to effectively
delegate:
- Identify
work that you are currently doing,
that could be done by others.
This includes book keeping, transaction
coordination, marketing activities,
and administrative tasks.
- Identify
competent and reliable people
to delegate to. A person's positive
attitude and dependability are
much more important than their
skills.
- Clearly
describe verbally, and in writing,
what work you want done and when
you want it completed.
- Provide
the information and tools necessary
to complete the job
- Trust
the person to do good work. Have
a positive expectation.
- Do
not micro-manage. The person you
delegate to will probably do the
work differently than you. And,
that is OK. It is the results,
not the process, that you are
looking for.
- Appreciate,
recognize and reward the person
for their efforts.
In terms of the Get Your Sphere
In Gear® program, you can delegate
entering personal information in
your Contact Management System.
Or, you can delegate coordinating
your monthly mailings. Start today
by identifying work that you can
delegate.
"To write with a
broken pencil, is pointless"
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The Value of Delegation!