If you're feeling overwhelmed with work and considering hiring an assistant, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out which tasks to delegate. It’s tough to hand things over when you’re used to doing it all yourself, or if this is your first time thinking seriously about getting help. But hopefully, this post will make that process a little easier for you.
A helpful starting point is laying out your thoughts. This allows you to better understand which tasks are essential for you as a leader and which can be delegated. Having clear goals is crucial to this step—it provides a solid foundation for making these decisions.
Once you've identified your focus areas and the tasks that can be delegated, the next step is finding tools that can help streamline the delegation process.
The first technique I recommend is a “Mental Dump.” Take time to get all your thoughts out of your head and onto paper (or whatever note-taking system works best for you). Whether you prefer pen and paper or digital tools, the goal is to organize your thoughts. I personally like using Mindmaps by Coggle.it to map things out clearly.
As for delegating tasks, one tool we like using is Google Forms. It's not the only option, but it's a great way to organize and assign tasks efficiently. To see how you can create and use a Google Form for delegating tasks, check out this video we made that walks you through the process step by step. It’s an easy way to keep things running smoothly!
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