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This constant communication and accountability allows me to talk through everything I’ve delegated to them and ensure things are being handled the right way. Photo by Annie Spratt
allows time, if the employee is not suited for the task, to move it to someone else. Lastly, the best way to know WHAT to delegate! The moment I feel either overwhelmed by my job, or I’m embarrassed with how many tasks I didn’t get done within a period of time, I know I need to delegate. I look for the tasks I’m not completing to the best of my ability and I delegate at least half of them. If in a few weeks time I’m still not getting the remainder of the tasks done, those will have to be delegated too. Choosing the right team member for the task I mandate all employees to take an enneagram test when they come into the company (there are also SAFETY tests, DISC assessments, Gallup strengths finders etc), this makes it possible for me to know them beyond the interview stage where everyone puts their ‘best foot forward’. I further understand how they communicate, how they are motivated, and how they react to situations, this knowledge has been essential to finding what tasks fit them best.
My team also operates remotely around the USA, so I keep weekly catch up calls with each one - always with their Enneagram results in front of me. This constant communication and accountability allows me to talk through everything I’ve delegated to them and ensure things are being handled the right way. Lastly, I usually ask my employees what they “want” to do! I firmly believe in hiring individuals smarter and better than you so when they
come into the company, they first get to pick their own job title (another great way to better understand how they see themselves and operate), then they get to tell me what their ideal work day would look like. Although, I can’t promise their perfect work day every day, this question gives me an insight on what they’re motivated to do, and what they’d truly put their heart into. I try to assign them more tasks in their passion, than not, so overall they’re motivated to have a great work day, every day.
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Sarah Spitsen Chief Candle Lady & Food Giver Feya Candle Co https://feyacandle.com hello@feyacandle.com (402) 413-0068
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