Effective delegation is a vital skill for managers. However, many leaders and managers surprisingly find it challenging. Why? One common misconception is that delegation is merely about assigning ...

If you wish you had more time to focus on high-level priorities, delegating could either be a dream come true or a nightmare. It all depends on how well you approach and implement it. Ideally, ...

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It often feels like we’re juggling emails, deadlines, and endless tasks. According to Smartsheet, over 40% of workers spend at least a quarter of their work week on manual, repetitive tasks, mostly ...

“When you delegate work to a member of the team, your job is to clearly frame success and describe the objectives.” – Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft executive Authors Jeffrey Pfeffer and Charles ...

Lack of delegation leaves substantial money on the table due to missed opportunities, high employee turnover and personal burnout. Delegation allows you to create a better balance in your life and ...

In a workplace, delegation involves transferring the responsibility for carrying out a specific task or activity from one person to another – usually, from a manager to an employee. It’s actually one ...

As a senior director at a fintech company, Adrianna’s identity was deeply intertwined with the quality of her work. Although her focus on excellence had helped build a multi-million dollar business ...

Many people may look askance at such a guy, but in fact this was how John D. Rockefeller, arguably the wealthiest man in modern history, spent his days. Rockefeller attributed his productivity not to ...

Let's be clear: delegation is not optional if you want to grow your company. It's the only way to move from being the operator to becoming the true leader your team needs. The problem is that most ...