1. If You Want Something Done Right…Prioritize…Delegate! Part IV Presented by Sherry Darden

2. Put All of The Pieces Together

3. What Is Your Stuff?

5. Time Killers # of times you answer emails Length of time that “short phone call” lasts Multitasking Procrastination

6. How appetizing are the things that’s left at the end of the day? The thing you least want to do, should be the first thing you get done first!

7. The D’s Do Dump Defer Delegate

9. The Art of Delegating The Do’s & Don’ts

10. Why Are We Reluctant To Delegate? I am reluctant to delegate because I: am afraid to ask for help. may look weak. am concerned about job security. think it is quicker to do it myself. am afraid of rejection. will have to fix the messes from it. It is easier just to do it myself!

11. The Keys to Successful Delegation Don’t pass on grunt work Don’t pass on things that should be dumped Delegate items you know the recipient likes to do Include the recipient in on setting the goals for the task Explain the importance of the task delegate is to be completed Provide training, tools, and ongoing coaching If possible, have the person shadow you in a similar task before you delegate

12. Interruptions

13. Mastering & Overcoming Interruptions Create a to-do list to keep you on track Identify work relationships When your are interrupted – Ask how long it will take – Sometimes it is easier to take care of it immediately If your boss creates an interruption __________ Discourage impromptu visits by _____________ Curtail frivolous interruptions by ____________ Avoid meetings in ________________________

15. Practice, Practice, Practice! Final Assignment

16. Questions? Sherry@SherryDarden.com