Have you ever tried handing off a work task but were frustrated because it took too long or wasn’t done correctly? You probably made one of the 5 common delegation mistakes that we cover in this episode. We show you how to avoid these mistakes, overcome 4 common limiting beliefs people have about delegation, share some of the expensive costs of ineffective delegation, and show you the 3 critical components you absolutely must have if you want your delegated work to get done correctly and on time.

Cheat Sheet

Frustrations that cause people to not want to delegate work 2:01

What delegation really means 4:57

Overcoming the 4 common limiting beliefs that people have about delegation 12:06

The value of understanding how your colleagues work 18:16

Delegation from the point of view of the CEO of a business 23:48

Why acceptance criteria is so important when delegating tasks 31:32

The unexpected costs of bad delegation 33:15

The 3 critical components your tasks MUST have when delegating effectively 38:52

Resources for creating standard operating procedures 47:15

How to set the definition of done for delegated work 51:02

How to get started if you're just beginning with delegation 57:35

Common delegation mistakes to avoid 1:01:37

Links

Conative Connection: Uncovering the Link Between Who You Are and How You Perform

Paid to Think: A Leader's Toolkit for Redefining Your Future

Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less

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Tapes (MacOS)

Clarity.fm

The CEO’s Secret to Productivity: An Executive Assistant (TPS143)

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