16/08/2022
Why delegation is crucial for an entrepreneur?
1. Avoiding burnout by reducing workload
2. Better results through reasonable allocation of tasks according to competences
3. Get more time to work on your business, not in it!
Which tasks you should delegate?
1. Simple tasks you may even like. Routine, recurring tasks.
The problem with simple tasks, such as sending some short emails, scheduling meetings, booking flights and hotels, and similar is that they are much more time-consuming than they seem to be. These tasks can fill hours leaving you with a feeling you’ve done a lot but you didn’t even touch the most important duties.
Tasks that recur regularly and always run according to the same pattern, are recommended to be acquired.
2. Tasks that require skills you don't have or do not fit you
Copying and pasting data from an email marketing tool to the CRM may seem to be even more relaxing, after energy-draining strategic meetings. But it’s not worth a business owner’s time. If you can, automate things or delegate this task to a virtual assistant.
3. Tasks that drain you out of passion or you do not like to do it
On the other hand, if you realize that performing a task takes you much longer than it used to take or if you’ve been working on it so many times that you can’t stand them any longer, it’s high time to delegate.
By delegating some tasks to your new VA, provide clear instructions and guidance when needed, and don’t neglect communication. Communication is the key before and after delegation of specific tasks to your virtual assistant.
Project management software like Trello, Asana, or Clickup might be a huge help.
If you need some help with this topic, send me a DM!