Delegating Effectively

Jane Schulte provided the following quiz. Take a minute and see how you do:

1. Most nights and weekends I take work home.

2. It always seems like I have more to do than my subordinates.

3. I do not have time to do much planning.

4. I have problems meeting deadlines.

5. I am a perfectionist and pride myself in doing everything perfectly.

6. I wish I had more time for family, recreation, and vacations.

7. I rarely ask for opinions from subordinates.

8. I have difficulty trusting subordinates to do things right.

9. It is hard for me to accept ideas from others.

10. I secretly feel that letting go of tasks makes me less important and/or that I have less of a handle on things.

Jane Schulte is Executive Vice President and COO of PRISM Title & Closing Services, Ltd. www.prismclosings.com .

Well, how did you do? If you are like most small business owners you answered yes to most of these questions. Perhaps it time to consider getting some help? Give me a call and let’s talk - I might just be able to help!