Should You Delegate?

Systematic Stress Management Program

Step 6: Time Management

Step 6: Time Management Section

Introduction

Does Time Get the Best of You?

Defining Your Life Goals

Activity Worksheet

Activity Log

Time Management Techniques

Action Plan for Improving Time Usage

Procrastination Quiz

How Do I Procrastinate?

One Dozen Ways to Overcome Procrastination

Should You Delegate?

Delegation Caddy

The skill of delegation is essential for effective time mangers to master. Delegation of tasks enables a busy person to free up valuable time and energy. It is, by definition, the ability to appoint someone else to act on your behalf.

Instructions: Place a check mark by any of the statements that you consider to be reasons not to delegate your tasks.

*  I should be able to do it by myself.

*  It has to be perfect.

*  Other people can’t do it all.

*  Delegating is a cop out. It’s only for disorganized people.

*  I feel guilty asking someone else.

*  It would take longer to explain how I want it done than to do it myself.

*  People will think that I’m not capable of this job.

*  I’d be giving up my power.

All of the above statements are popular myths about delegation. They demonstrate a need to better understand the benefits of delegation.

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Step 1: Understanding Stress

Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Patterns

Step 5: Thinking Differently

Step 7: Communication & Stress

Step 2: Stress Management at Work

Step 4: Biofeedback Training & Relaxation

Step 6: Time Management

Steps to Systematic Stress Management™

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