From the course: Time Management for Managers
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Hold others accountable for deadlines
From the course: Time Management for Managers
Hold others accountable for deadlines
- If management is getting results through other people, then that means that as managers, we're going to spend a lot of time following up to make sure others are getting those results, especially when it comes to deadlines. I want to share with you a process that my coaching clients have found effective when it comes to following up with others. First, let's recap just a few steps that you need to take when delegating to someone else. Number one, when delegating, create clear deadlines. Number two, create a reminder for yourself and put that reminder into an approved gathering point. Then three, set that reminder to occur after the time it was due, typically the day after. Now, if the person that you've got something delegated to got it done on time, then you feel relief, right? Your only follow-up may be to say thank you. But what if they didn't complete the task? What if they didn't meet the deadline? The first thing to keep in mind? Don't be surprised. While not professional…
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