Time Management - Marc Mancini
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6<br />
How to<br />
Delegate<br />
Effectively<br />
“It’s not my job.”<br />
That’s a phrase fraught with implications. Whom do you<br />
imagine saying this—someone who will do nothing unless<br />
it’s spelled out in a contract? That’s one rather disheartening<br />
interpretation.<br />
But this phrase has a potential second meaning. There may<br />
be a lot of tasks you’re doing right now that are not your job,<br />
such as things you should delegate or things that should never<br />
have been delegated to you. Delegating isn’t limited only to<br />
executives, managers, and others with “power.” Even if you<br />
think you’re in no position to delegate, this chapter still has<br />
insights for you.<br />
To Whom Can You Delegate?<br />
The obvious answer is: to those you manage and/or supervise.<br />
This is delegating downward, when you have full authority over<br />
the person to whom you’re delegating. But keep this key con-<br />
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