Clearly define and describe each task and be specific
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:36 am
Often, when we delegate a task, it may seem like something simple that we delegate to the person in charge, without explaining enough details. As a result, the task does not turn out as expected, we become frustrated and, sometimes, when we need other tasks, we do it ourselves, because “it will be easier than having to rework”. However, this is where our first tip from the book comes in!
Were you clear enough in your request? Let's take an example of asking your team to upload a media campaign to Facebook. Did you make the campaign's objective clear? And when you asked for the format of the artwork, did you specify the size? In addition, did you make it clear that the platform would be Facebook and what the expected results were?
All of this information may seem “obvious” when you read it. However, it is common to forget some of these “small” details, which leads to many reworks.
So, be clear when delegating a task and explain what attorney email list you need in as much detail as possible. Another tip is to put yourself in the shoes of the person who will be executing the task. Would the information you included in your briefing be enough for you to execute it?
I can guarantee you that just by following this first tip, you will already gain a lot of time in terms of productivity !
Another important point in "The Power of Delegation" is when passing on the demand to the person in charge, prepare in advance to ensure that you fully understand what is needed.
Ask the subordinate to repeat the task for you
The goal here is to make sure that what is expected has been understood. In the first step, you ensure that your request is 100% clear to be carried out, but to clear your conscience and make sure that the person in charge understood, ask him or her. This is the time for him or her to clear up any doubts so that no more arise later, while you are already focused on another request. The Power of Delegation is put into practice at this stage!
Clearly define the deadline within which the demand needs to be completed
If you work with an agency, this can be much easier, because when we send a task to the team, we automatically set a deadline. However, be careful! If the demand is more urgent and needs to be prioritized, make sure you have set a deadline for the demand.
In the book, he gives a very interesting example, in which he asked his subordinate about the progress of the task and she informed him that she was “doing it”. However, the task was never ready, which frustrated James, who wondered if she was resisting the work requested. It was then that he once again turned to his cousin and learned that it is very important to establish a deadline for the final delivery, so that the subordinate can organize himself, knowing how much time he has to complete the task.
Were you clear enough in your request? Let's take an example of asking your team to upload a media campaign to Facebook. Did you make the campaign's objective clear? And when you asked for the format of the artwork, did you specify the size? In addition, did you make it clear that the platform would be Facebook and what the expected results were?
All of this information may seem “obvious” when you read it. However, it is common to forget some of these “small” details, which leads to many reworks.
So, be clear when delegating a task and explain what attorney email list you need in as much detail as possible. Another tip is to put yourself in the shoes of the person who will be executing the task. Would the information you included in your briefing be enough for you to execute it?
I can guarantee you that just by following this first tip, you will already gain a lot of time in terms of productivity !
Another important point in "The Power of Delegation" is when passing on the demand to the person in charge, prepare in advance to ensure that you fully understand what is needed.
Ask the subordinate to repeat the task for you
The goal here is to make sure that what is expected has been understood. In the first step, you ensure that your request is 100% clear to be carried out, but to clear your conscience and make sure that the person in charge understood, ask him or her. This is the time for him or her to clear up any doubts so that no more arise later, while you are already focused on another request. The Power of Delegation is put into practice at this stage!
Clearly define the deadline within which the demand needs to be completed
If you work with an agency, this can be much easier, because when we send a task to the team, we automatically set a deadline. However, be careful! If the demand is more urgent and needs to be prioritized, make sure you have set a deadline for the demand.
In the book, he gives a very interesting example, in which he asked his subordinate about the progress of the task and she informed him that she was “doing it”. However, the task was never ready, which frustrated James, who wondered if she was resisting the work requested. It was then that he once again turned to his cousin and learned that it is very important to establish a deadline for the final delivery, so that the subordinate can organize himself, knowing how much time he has to complete the task.