DELEGATE TO ELEVATE Poor delegation is the Achilles’ heel of most leaders, who often confuse being “involved” with being “essential.” To determine if you’re holding on to work you should delegate out, the Harvard
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Business Review (HBR) recommends asking this simple question: “If you had to take an unexpected week off work, would your initiatives and priorities advance in your absence?” If your answer is no or you aren’t sure, then you’re probably too involved. No one person should be the cog that keeps everything in motion, no matter their position in the company. Luckily, HBR has created an audit using the following six T’s to identify which tasks can be delegated. TINY: Small tasks that stack up can undermine the flow of your work. Registering for a conference, putting it on the calendar, and booking the flight are all small tasks someone else can handle. TEDIOUS: These tasks are straightforward but not the best use of your time. Someone else can input lists into spreadsheets or update key performance indicators for a presentation.
DEONTAE HOOD KEEPS HIS EYE ON THE BALL MEET OUR NEW SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK!
Of course, there are certain unique processes in our industry, and Deontae has picked up these subtle differences quickly. “Right now, I’m learning the Pye-Barker way of shipping,” he says. “It’s a fun learning experience.” Attentive and direct, Deontae has proven perfect for the position. He’s stepping into some big shoes now that our longtime shipping and receiving clerk Patrick Percival is retiring at the end of the year. In his two months with the company, Deontae has risen to that challenge, learning all he can from Patrick and making the position his own. But more than his skill, Deontae’s openness to learning new ways of doing things and his positive attitude make him fit right in with the Pye-Barker family. “It’s great to be in a friendly workplace,” he says about his move to our company. We’re glad he feels that way.
Nothing we do at Pye-Barker would be possible without our shipping and receiving department. Whether it’s stocking our own selection of pumps or sending out vital parts and equipment to the businesses we serve, this department is the connective tissue that keeps our operation moving forward. Deontae Hood is our newest shipping and receiving clerk, and he’s already proven he can keep his eye on the ball. “Outside the office, I like shooting pool,” Deontae explains. “I’ve been playing in a league for about a year now.” Beyond finding it an engaging game, Deontae sees a lot of parallels between pool and his work. “Both are about staying focused,” he reflects. “You have to have an eye out for the small details.” Deontae joined the Pye-Barker team in October and is a fast learner. Having worked shipping and receiving jobs in the past, he had no problem hitting the ground running.
Thanks for taking a shot on us, Deontae!
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