Introduction

Delegation is an essential organisational skill. It’s about letting go of tasks, projects and responsibilities to give yourself more time, focus and energy to do the things which only you can do. Delegation helps organisations run smoothly by sharing workloads between employees rather than overloading one person with too many tasks at once.

Just Say No!

When you're in a situation where you feel like you have to say yes, the best way to say no is to delay for as long as possible. (For example: "I'll have an answer for you by the end of this week.") If it seems like your boss or client has been waiting on your response for weeks and hasn't brought it up again, then they may think that they've forgotten about their request. This is also true if they haven't contacted you at all since making the request.

If something has come up or changed since someone asked you this question, let them know why there's going to be a delay in getting back to them right away—and when they can expect an answer from you (for example: "I'm so sorry, but I won't be able to get back with an answer until tomorrow morning"). This shows that while your brain was caught off guard by this request initially, now that time has passed and some new information has become available, things might have changed! In general, try not being afraid about changing plans once in awhile...it shows growth!

Use ‘I’ Statements

Here's an example of how to say this using 'I' statements:

• "I may have forgotten to turn off the lights."

• "I'm sorry if I kept you waiting."

• "I didn't realize that you had gone home early."

Be prepared for it to take some time for the message to sink in and for others to get on board but if you are used to accepting responsibility for things which are not yours, then you will struggle to say no. If you aren’t used to asking for help, then this too can leave you feeling uncertain of how to go about it.

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Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you to understand the importance of delegating tasks within your work environment. The key thing is to remember that it is not about handing over work to others, but rather about empowering them to do what they do best! This will allow them to grow as individuals and boost productivity across the board.