Don't Be Overwhelmed By Delegation
August 6, 2025
Want to Delegate Better? Start with These Six Questions
Want to Delegate Better? Start with These Six Questions
Most delegation problems start before the handoff ever happens.
The Delegation Matrix I designed for my clients uses six-questions to help clarify what to delegate and why.
Before assigning any task, ask yourself:
1. Do I enjoy this work?
2. How much time does it take?
3. What skill level is required?
4. Does it directly impact revenue?
5. Am I the only one who can do this?
6. How urgent is it?
When you look at work through this lens, the right tasks to delegate become obvious.
Delegation isn’t about offloading. It’s about elevating the right people—and freeing yourself to focus where it counts.
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