Delegating Authority
for $10 an hour. The same principle can be applied in your family. Children can do jobs around the house for a weekly allowance or simply for the privilege of living at home.
And don’t get caught in the trap of thinking - “If I want to get this job done right, I’m going to have to do it myself.” Always remember the management guru Peter Drucker’s axiom - ‘It’s more important to do the right thing than to do things right.”
Effective delegation begins with finding the right person for the job or, if necessary, finding the right job for the person. Communicate clearly what the job responsibilities are, the results you expect and what’s in it for the person doing the job.
As a CEO, manager or parent, you’re still ultimately responsible for the results. Successful delegation, however, expands your power, your effectiveness and your productivity. Rather than spinning your wheels,
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