Obstacles
I am a master at organizing and managing my time and tasks. Then why do I find myself sometimes running out of time? The answer is simple. Because I'm doing other people's jobs. Why? Insecurity, micro-management, lack of knowledge, plain laziness, extreme talent in over-complicating things, the "whim of the day" effect, lack of those above me completing the tasks described in this lesson and doing things like prioritizing, and managing effectively. It would also be awesome if my boss knew my job. This is a situation I've encountered in almost every organization I've worked for, and regretfully I always end up feeling that my talents and resources are not fully exploited.
Charles, So true. When we delegate, it's critically important to ensue the task gets to the right person. Each person who we work with has unique capabilities. Some are more sophisticated than others as well. Understanding that can be the key to our success.
Dr. Melissa Read
At times delegating tasks to other team members is an option however if the task is not completed effectivley who will accept responsibility for the short commings??????????in order to use this tactic effectivley we must be aware of each members skill level and abilities so we do not set ourselves up for failure..
Transparency would not be a problem if upper management hired people that new something about what they will be managing and not just because they have a degree in something or they get trained in the job they will be managing
wow! i do believe in transparancy. it is our responsibility to let others know what we do , by speaking to alarge group or a simple conversation . what other ways do you think would be important to handle this situation? iam up for new ideas
Luz, Sounds like a tough spot. It's hard to be successful when management doesn't understand the kinds of contributions we make. I might recommend finding ways of giving the people you work with transparency into what you do. Whether it be by a formal presentation or a simple hallway conversation, transparency can do wonders for how people treat you and interact with you.
Dr. Melissa Read
