Project management tip of the month: Delegate to the right person

It’s easy to hand off work, but delegating efficiently can be difficult.  If your goal is to reduce the cost of a single isolated matter, you will need to delegate it to someone with the experience and knowledge to finish it quickly.  But if you have repetitive tasks, pick someone who is likely to be available when the task comes up again, and accept the fact that the first time you delegate it may take longer than doing it yourself. 

 

The first Wednesday of every month is devoted to a very short and simple tip like this to help lawyers increase efficiency, provide greater value to their clients and/or develop new business.