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How to Delegate the Right Tasks to the Right People
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How to Delegate the Right Tasks to the Right People

Effective Management Skills for Leadership Success

Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy International, 2012
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Employees who feel empowered in their jobs elevate their own capabilities, feel more motivated and improve the productivity of their teams. Managers who give team members responsibility for projects enhance their team’s overall performance. At the same time, they increase their own value and effectiveness in the organization. Brian Tracy, a leader in sales training and personal development, coaches business leaders by offering practical tips on delegating effectively and maximizing employee productivity.

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Leaders increase their value in their organization when they learn to delegate.

Assigning responsibilities for tasks and projects to subordinates multiplies a manager’s value in an organization. Managers who delegate have more time to focus on high-impact tasks, thereby maximizing their own effectiveness. Assigning work to staff members also increases the output and value of the entire team.

Delegating is only effective if you assign tasks to the right people...

About the Author

Brian Tracy is a motivational speaker and author of over 70 books focusing on personal development, management success and self-improvement. 

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