Tell me if you’ve heard this one: “If you want something done right you better do it yourself”. If you’ve tried running a business for any length of time with this philosophy…. you know it doesn’t work very well for very long.
Trying to do it all yourself can actually hold your business back. You become the bottleneck that slows your own growth down. Learning how to delegate effectively is key to freeing up your time, empowering your team, and focusing on what truly drives your profits.
Delegation isn’t just about lightening your workload—it’s about building a smarter, more productive way to manage your business. If delegating things away makes you nervous, here are some top tips to help you get started.
- Get organized. Start by deciding which tasks to delegate and which employees will be assigned responsibilities. The workload doesn’t have to be etched in stone, but you should develop a game plan for subdividing jobs.
- Focus on self-starters. You will need to rely on people who can think for themselves. Don’t rely on employees who you anticipate will be constantly seeking your guidance. If you have to show someone what to do every step of the way, it defeats the entire purpose.
- Give workers authority to act independently and make decisions on the fly. Don’t hinder the process by requiring employees to obtain your approval on every decision. This will only turn into a variation of doing things the same old way.
- Monitor work progress. This aspect must be handled with sensitivity. You’ll want to keep an eye on employees, but you can’t keep looking over their shoulders either. Find the proper balance.
- Analyze the results to determine if the work met your expectations. If it didn’t, offer constructive criticism for improvements. Make this a learning experience for both of you.
Delegation not only frees you up to work on your business instead of working in the business, but it also empowers your employees and encourages them to feel some pride and dedication in the work they do.
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