What do you think about when someone mentions time management? Is it making copious lists or prioritising perhaps? If time management isnt one of your strengths have you gone beyond the dismal cry of Im just no good at it. to examining why that is?

Of course it might be that you really are a disorganised person and have heaps of stuff all over your desk but know precisely where that report is or that important proposal. I usually find that it gets to a point where I cant find the thing I want and waste unnecessary time looking for it, only to find it was in the first pile I tackled. This will make me tidy up and vow to keep my desk tidy for evermore. Until next time..

What if its a delegation problem though. You are trying to do everything yourself rather than ask your team to take on some of your tasks. Whats the real reason behind that? If youve found yourself saying that it takes longer to show people how to do it than to do it yourself, or no one can do it as well as you, maybe its a sign that you need to be in control of everything, to avoid anything going wrong and being blamed on you.

If this is you, then instead of focussing on what could go wrong if you didnt do it, focus on the benefits to you and your team of delegating, like more time to do your work, going home at a reasonable time, motivating your team as you pass them responsibility and the trust built between you and the team as you learn to let go of the reins.

As you reap the rewards of motivation and better performance why wouldnt you want to delegate?