The Art and Science of Delegation

Entrepreneurs of every industry know the importance of sacrifice. After all, building your own career from the ground up isn’t easy. However, the necessity of doing it all yourself may not last as long. In fact and healthy progression of a business demands a team of competent individuals, rather than just one dedicated player. Delegating is often what separates the bossy bosses from the real leaders.

At least 20% of all small businesses fail within the first year, and even those that do survive past the 12 month mark have another year of challenges ahead of them. Saving money and resources by simply doing it yourself is a good strategy for the beginning, but for long term success it takes a whole team. Delegation come from more than barking orders and expecting results; it begins on a personal level. Understanding who your team is, what their skills are, how their personalities handle pressure, and everything in between has an effect on how they can perform certain jobs. For the master delegator, matching the right tasks to the right employees, defining expectations clearly, and recognizing a job well done are the ingredients to a well oiled machine, happy workers, and successful business.

If you want something done right, don’t do it yourself, delegate it! Take a look at this infographic brought to you by ScaleTime for more on the importance of positive delegation skills, how it can help you manage your own time, and how to give your team and colleagues the opportunities to succeed.