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Delegation is not allocation

Allocation is giving other people work to do.

Delegation is giving other people some of your own work to do, where you give them the whole problem to solve, not just a task on its own.

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Why delegation is hard

Delegation means giving up control and trusting others with your work. Reasons that delegation feels hard:

  • You think someone else won't do the job the right way
  • You're afraid you'll be replaceable
  • You don't know how to assign work
  • It involv...

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Focusing on your skills

Focusing on your skills

You will stand out in some specific skills and tasks. Those are the skills others pay for and where you add the most value.

But you probably don't spend that much time using your skills because you try to do everything else by yourself. You may know that you should...

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Find the right person

To delegate efficiently, ensure you choose the right person for the job with the necessary skills.

  • Identify the required skillsets for the role
  • Define an hour and money budget for the task
  • Identify prospective candidates for the job.
  • Interv...

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How to stay organized at work

Staying organised while delegating can be difficult. To ensure you are on top of everything, follow this 3-step process.

  • Create your work environment around your goals. Then organise your tasks based on the goals. Lastly, organise yo...

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5 levels of delegation

  • Level 1: Do as I say - At this level, you give instructions. You already know exactly what you want and require the other person to stick to your specifications.
  • Level 2: Research and report back - When you need information to make...

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Why delegation is hard

Delegation means giving up control and trusting others with your work. Reasons that delegation feels hard:

  • You think someone else won't do the job the right way
  • You're afraid you'll be replaceable
  • You don't know how to assign work
  • It involv...

When delegation is not a good choice

When delegation is not a good choice

Delegation is not a good idea when considering:

  • Newly hired people - they need training, coaching and supervision unitl they master the work;
  • Those that are burned out - extra effort is beyond them;
  • People with bad attitude - bring the mood of the t...

Delegation

Success is not about doing everything on your own. In order to be more productive, delegate tasks and empower those who work for you to do more.

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