If You Want Something Done Right…Prioritize…Delegate! Part IV Presented by Sherry Darden.

If You Want Something Done Right…Prioritize…Delegate!

Part IVPresented by Sherry Darden

Put All of The Pieces Together

What Is Your Stuff?

Time Killers•# of times you answer emails•Length of time that “short phone call” lasts•Multitasking•Procrastination

How appetizing are the things that’s left at the end of the day?

The thing you least want to do, should be the first thing you get done first!

The D’s

• Do• Dump• Defer• Delegate

The Art of Delegating

The Do’s & Don’ts

Why Are We Reluctant To Delegate?

I am reluctant to delegate because I:• am afraid to ask for help.• may look weak.• am concerned about job security.• think it is quicker to do it myself.• am afraid of rejection.• will have to fix the messes from it. It is easier

just to do it myself!

The Keys to Successful Delegation• Don’t pass on grunt work• Don’t pass on things that should be dumped• Delegate items you know the recipient likes to do• Include the recipient in on setting the goals for

the task• Explain the importance of the task delegate is to

be completed• Provide training, tools, and ongoing coaching• If possible, have the person shadow you in a

similar task before you delegate

Interruptions

Mastering & Overcoming Interruptions

• Create a to-do list to keep you on track• Identify work relationships• When your are interrupted– Ask how long it will take– Sometimes it is easier to take care of it immediately

• If your boss creates an interruption __________• Discourage impromptu visits by _____________• Curtail frivolous interruptions by ____________• Avoid meetings in ________________________

Practice, Practice, Practice!

Final

Assignment

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