FM Walsh & Associates Inc.

Lighten Up!

It seems that most entrepreneurs and business owners just have, “Way too many things to do!”  But what ever happened to delegating?  Everyone has heard about the benefits of delegating, but making it a habit isn’t always easy.  Like most great things in life, delegation is something to practice; the more you practice, the more confident you will be in the process.

Delegating brings so many positives to your business – for one, you will learn more about your employees when you plan them into your work schedule and delegate.  Start by looking at everything you have to do over the coming weeks and decide what you can hand off.  What holds most people back here is fear that certain jobs won’t be done to your satisfaction and you’ll have to redo the task.  Start small and you and your employees will grow into the work that needs to be done.

Personally, I find delegation works best when I give clear directions with set time lines for completion.  This practice help employees understand your vision.  Train yourself and your employees to use a feedback system; this way setbacks are not surprises and successes can be recognized quickly.

When you delegate the tasks that don’t absolutely need to be done yourself, it will free up your time to land larger clients, network with more people, or work on business development. Remember, practice builds confidence!