Most people struggle to be productive. These struggles can stem from a range of internal and external factors, each contributing to inefficiencies and a sense of unfulfillment. By understanding the root causes of our productivity barriers, we can take targeted actions to overcome them. Here are some of the main reasons why people like us struggle with productivity:
Read MorePart of determining who to delegate tasks to will depend on who you have available as well as your purpose and intent when delegating. For example, tasking something to a new hire that you are looking to groom may look very different from asking a seasoned member of the team to complete the same task. One may be better equipped to do it today than the other, but that may not be your primary consideration.
Here are some factors to consider when seeking to identify the right candidate for delegation.
The experience, knowledge and skills of the individual. What knowledge, skills and attitude does the person already have? How do they match up to the task at hand? What will they need to learn? Do you have time and resources to provide any training needed?
The person’s current schedule and workload. Does the person have time to take on more work? Will this task require reshuffling of other responsibilities and workloads?
