The one tip to delegate efficiently : Be accurate in what you ask.

But how to be accurate when you already have so much to do ?

You know when you want something done and it takes so much time explaining it, back and forth and you end up doing it yourself because « nobody gets it » ?

It gets worse when you think « oh, they'll figure it out ? » and yet, you end up with something completely out of scope.

Why ?

We (humans) do not share the same expectations

How can you share efficiently your expectation ?

I have a tip for you

When you delegate a task : Ask and confirm what will be done.

When I say : « Get me a chocolate cake »

One might think (especially for someone loving to cook) :

1. Go to the supermarket

2. Buy chocolate, eggs, flour, butter

3. Go home

4. Cook

5. Bring cake tomorrow

What I really meant was :

1. Go to the vending machine and bring me back a brownie

The next time you delegate a task :

Ask the person what will be done and adapt immediately your requirements.