Should You Delegate

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Step 6: Time Management

Should You Delegate?

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Step 6 - Should You Delegate?

The skill of delegation is essential for effective time mangers to master. Delegation of tasks enables a busy person to free up valuable time and energy. It is, by definition, the ability to appoint someone else to act on your behalf.

Instructions: Place a check mark by any of the statements that you consider to be reasons not to delegate your tasks.

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STEP 6: Time Management

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• I should be able to do it by myself.

• It has to be perfect.

• Other people can’t do it all.

• Delegating is a cop out. It’s only for disorganized people.

• I feel guilty asking someone else.

• It would take longer to explain how I want it done than to do it myself.

• People will think that I’m not capable of this job.

• I’d be giving up my power.

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All of the above statements are popular myths about delegation. They demonstrate a need to better understand the benefits of delegation.

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Step 1: Understanding Stress

Step 2: Stress Management at Work

Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Patterns

Step 4: Biofeedback Training & Relaxation

Step 5: Thinking Differently

Step 6: Time Management

Step 7: Communication & Stress

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