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Be Prepared to Let Go: The Importance of Delegating

Be Prepared to Let Go: The Importance of Delegating

A crucial aspect of running a project or company!

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Alejandro Betancourt
Nov 29, 2021
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Entrepreneurship can be an excellent experience for those who are willing to take risks.

Delegation is an essential aspect of running a project or company. It’s something you get better at with time. But in the beginning, when we're self-conscious about what others think of us, delegating seems like such a chore because we should do things ourselves instead of passing tasks off onto other people.

Tasks are challenging. Delegating them can be even more difficult.

It's a challenge to find the time to execute a task, never mind delegating the work to someone else. Many people have found that delegating tasks can be beneficial both for mental health and for productivity.

Whenever possible, delegate tasks to someone who has the right skill set for the job. It will save you time and resources. Use a to-do list app or spreadsheet to keep track of everything that needs to be done.

I've had my fair share of experiences where deadlines were not met, and projects…

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