As an Executive, learning to delegate to your Assistant is critical to your success. Yet so few Executives understand how to work with them and utilise their skills properly.
Your time is your most valuable asset. However, studies show that many executives still spend upwards of 20% of their time on tasks that could easily be delegated.
According to a Harvard Business Review survey, 41% of senior leaders admit to struggling with delegation, often due to a desire to maintain control or an overactive sense of responsibility.
But here’s the reality: delegating to a skilled assistant isn’t just about clearing your plate. It’s about multiplying your impact.
Consider this: A 2019 McKinsey study found that executives who delegate effectively increase their output by up to 25%. By leveraging your assistant, you’re freeing yourself to focus on high-value strategic initiatives, building relationships, and driving innovation. Meanwhile, they can expertly handle scheduling, project coordination, research, and even more complex work, like managing internal communication or preparing key presentations.
Your ego might tell you to stay hands-on with everything. But your success? It insists you trust your assistant with the tasks that pull you away from what truly matters.
Empower your assistant, and watch your productivity soar.
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