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Managing Priorities through Improved Delegation

June 2, 2011;  BW East, Beachwood 
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $349
Instructor: Ellen Burts-Cooper

In today’s business world, knowing what to do – and perhaps more important – knowing what not to do is a constant battle.  Increasing your productivity begins with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them in the order of relevance.  A component managing your priorities is the ability to know what can and should be delegated to others.  This skill not only increases your effectiveness, but also builds capabilities and increased capacity in your team.  This course will provide you with techniques to help you prioritize quickly, while covering the delegation process step by step.  You will learn what where the pitfalls lie when delegating work and how to avoid them. 

Learning Objectives:   

  • Apply different prioritization techniques to manage multiple demands
  • Identify how delegation fits into your job and how it can make you more successful.
  • Identify opportunities within the scope of your authority for delegating effectively to others.
  • Recognize common delegation pitfalls and how to avoid them

Target Audience: individuals who need to manage work activity more effectively through prioritization and delegation techniques.

Course Outline:

  • Prioritization Techniques
  • Create Prioritization Matrix
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Delegation
  • Self-Assessment
  • Levels of Authority
  • When and How to Share the Load
  • Giving Instructions
  • Group Discussion on Workplace Perceptions
  • Picking the Right Person for the Job
  • Delegation Simulation
  • The Delegation Meeting
  • Communication Skills
  • Ingredients for Good Feedback
  • Developmental Checklist
  • Wrap-up
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