Preparing for Delegation
First, list ten of the activities you do on your job.
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Step Two: Categorize Your Activities
Second, categorize each of your activities into one of the following four categories: RO for routine or ongoing activities, FF for fire-fighting or problem-solving activities, PR for proactive or initiative-taking activities, and ED for employee development or “helping-people-to-grow” activities. Now, go back and categorize the activities you listed above.
Step Three: Estimate the Percentage of Time in Each Category
Estimate the percentage of time you spend on each activity listed in “Preparing ...
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