Delegating - The Home Office Power Tool
July 2nd, 2009
If you’re like many entrepreneurs who work from a home office, there are probably a number of reasons you won’t delegate work to someone else:
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No one else has your high standards of quality.
It’d take more time to explain it than to just do it myself.
Every time I’ve tried, I’ve spent time re-doing what was done for me.
I can’t let someone have access to my confidential information.
(Or�the infamous)…”If you want something done, you have to do it yourself”.
Well, some of these reasons address very sound concerns, but would you believe it’s possible to address all of the above objections and still delegate work effectively?� If you have a plan.
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Let’s start by understanding that delegation is a learned skill.�In order to effectively delegate in a way that will serve you best, you must begin from an organized space and have a clear plan of action.
If you don’t have a plan in place you will not know what you can delegate, nor can you direct others to know what you want done.
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To delegate effectively you should
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Have an overall plan - It’s simple to delegate when you know full well what objectives and outcomes you want.�
Create a task list - You should be delegating tasks that you could do, but someone else can do just as well or better.
Be willing to make executive decisions - Great leaders learn to trust their judgment and completely let go of a task. But be sure to have an organized system for follow up.
Devise a timeline with deadlines - if� time management� is not your strong suit; seek the help of an expert to help you plan.
Secure resources - Start with an open mind and be willing to invest� in highly competent virtual or on-site assistance.� Freely state your d Read the rest of this entry »
