Introduction

When you've got a lot on your plate, delegating tasks can help keep you organized and efficient. But sometimes it's hard to know how much to delegate and when to ask for help. To keep things running smoothly in your office, here are some rules of thumb:

Start by asking your secretary to help you with filing and paperwork.

Asking your secretary to help you with filing and paperwork is a great first step. Make sure to ask before you start doing it yourself, because some people can feel like they are being taken for granted if they don't know what's happening. Once you get their OK, though, delegate away! It's important to remember that this should be more than just asking someone else to do the basics—you want them to help with all the paperwork and filing for your next presentation or project.

By delegating well at work, you'll have time left over at home that can be spent relaxing in front of the TV or taking up new hobbies (like knitting).

Pull together a team of coworkers to help you with any projects that may arise.

One of the most important things you can do to make your job easier is to assemble a team of coworkers who will help you with any projects that might arise. This can be done by identifying your strengths and weaknesses, then finding people whose strengths and weaknesses complement yours. You should also make sure that there's a good rapport between the two of you.

It's also important that each team member has the skills necessary for their role, as well as being willing and able to take on these responsibilities.

Bring in interns to help keep the office running smoothly.

• Bring in interns to help keep the office running smoothly.

• Interns are usually eager to learn, so they will be a great help.

• They are also usually very cheap.

• They can be a great source of ideas and new perspectives.

Delegate the coffee runs, if you must.

You know you’re the best at what you do, but there are plenty of other tasks that need to get done. Delegate the coffee runs if you must. While it may feel like a waste of time (and who wants anything less than their personal touch on a $4 cup of joe?), delegating will help your business run more smoothly and save you money in the long run. Who knows, with enough practice and delegation skills under your belt, one day soon it might be your team asking for help!

Assign yourself a personal assistant.

To really make the most of your time, you should assign yourself a personal assistant. In doing so, you'll be able to accomplish more and have more free time. Just make sure that when working with someone else, you're clear on the expectations and responsibilities of each party involved.

Set clear goals for each project; it's important to know what you want out of it before starting anything new. You should also have an idea of how long it will take before deciding whether or not to pursue certain projects in the future. Finally, make sure that everyone has clear expectations about their role in the project—to prevent any misunderstandings and ensure that both parties are happy with how things are going so far!

Use this time to make friends and get a social life going for yourself so that you are not such a workaholic.

It can be easy to get so caught up in work that you forget how to relax. That's why it's important to take time out of your day to make friends with coworkers, find a hobby, go outside and get some sun and exercise, take classes or workshops that interest you, or just get enough sleep so that you don't feel like death on the weekends.

Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, although it can be a delicate dance getting your co-workers to balk at the thought of doing more then their fair share, learn how and when to delegate with these tips.

For example, if you need help with a project that's due the next day and your coworker has a couple of hours to spare, ask them nicely if they can take on some of the burden. If you're asking for help because you've never done something before and are unsure of how to handle it yourself, let them know what your inexperience is like. This way they'll know exactly what kind of assistance you need—and won't get frustrated when they realize they're doing all the work themselves. If someone offers to help but doesn't seem interested in learning something new or working harder than usual, use this as an opportunity to find someone else who is willing and able to pitch in. It may also help if you explain why delegating is important; not only does it allow everyone involved more time for other tasks (or for themselves), but it also gives people experience so that when similar situations arise later down the road without your direct guidance, they'll be better equipped at handling them on their own

Conclusion

I know as a writer, I have struggled with the idea of delegating. I have spent so much time in front of my computer that I was afraid to ask for help out of fear that people would think less of me or take advantage of me somehow. But what I realized is that delegating isn't about being lazy or weak; it's about taking care of yourself and your work so that when things get tough, you won't be too exhausted to hold up your end!