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Maximise your time

Need an answer from someone? – Don’t be afraid
Top tip to time-bound their response. It highlights the

urgency and when worded appropriately, will not put
anyone out. In fact, target times/dates help others to

prioritise their own workload.

Delegation

No matter how efficient and masterful you are at your job, you have the same amount of
hours in the day as your colleagues. There are only so many tasks you can achieve within the
same time frame, so in order to free yourself up and lighten the load, you’re going to need a
little help from your friends.

It’s important to note that delegation is not a task limited to
people managers, it’s simply about getting the right person to
achieve the task at the right time.

There are a few common barriers to effective delegation;

∙ Anxiety around perception - What if they think I’m rude?

∙ Fear of losing control - What if they don’t do a good job?

∙ Loss of credit - What am I missing out on?

∙ Lack of trust - Will they do it to my standard?

One of the biggest blockers is often the need to dedicate the time and effort to upskill
another in anticipation of the need. If you are a people manager, it’s important to look ahead
and anticipate your team’s development to identify areas where you could leverage their skills.

By effectively delegating, you empower your colleagues, ensure the best candidate undertakes
the task and prevent your own burnout.

KEEP MAXIMISE REMAIN BECOME MORE
ORGANISED YOUR TIME FOCUSED EFFICIENT