 Prioritize Your Tasks with the 4 D's: Delegate, Delay, Delta or Do Guest Post: Ellen Faye, https:ellenfaye.com Have you heard of the 4 D’s? It’s a principle that has been circulating in my professional circles for years but has gained even more relevance in today’s workplace. Given the workload my clients face, there must be solutions beyond simply working harder and longer. Lately, I’ve been emphasizing the importance of the 4 D’s as a filtering tool to help prioritize tasks on their to-do lists: delegate, delay, delete, do! Here’s what you need to know to help you use the 4 D’s to filter your tasks. Look at your task list; for every single item on it, ask yourself:
Delegate It My favorite delegation quote is by Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay. He says that “five times 80% is much larger than 100% of me.” Delegating is hard:
But delegating is worth it:
My delegation process involves:
If you can, delegate the task. Delay It Not all tasks are of equal importance. To determine what can be delayed, consider:
Time is limited, so prioritizing tasks based on their impact and importance is helpful. If the task isn’t time-sensitive, consider delaying it. Delete It Ask yourself, “What would happen if I didn’t do this task?” Some tasks lose their importance over time and/or may no longer align with your goals or current situation. If a task is deemed nonessential, remove it from your list. Do It If doing something serves you, your goals, and your business, or if it affects someone important to you and is high impact, then that’s a good reason to do it now. Here are some other reasons to help you prioritize your tasks; for example, if you don’t do it in the next few days…
Productivity is about intentional action, so if a task is significant and time-sensitive, tackle it promptly to maintain efficiency. With intention, doing it now makes sense. And that is what productivity is all about. Remember if you need organizing assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office, you are cordially invited to contact ...
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