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Non-Delegatable Task List
Explicitly write a list of 3-5 tasks you never delegate, and delegate everything else without hesitation.
Goal
Free the manager from delegation hesitation by setting the inverse rule: what stays with me; everything else moves.
Steps
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Write everything you did last week (journal or calendar log).
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover 5-8 tasks you thought were "yours alone" can be handed over immediately.
Evidence base
School: Effective Executive / Drucker Management
Founders: Peter Drucker (1967)
Drucker in "The Effective Executive" prescribes a negative list: what to stop doing. This exercise applies it directly to delegation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Non-Delegatable Task List" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Non-Delegatable Task List"?
You discover 5-8 tasks you thought were "yours alone" can be handed over immediately. In the short term: Within two weeks, a full workday per week opens up for deep work on the exclusive list.
Is "Non-Delegatable Task List" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Effective Executive / Drucker Management (Peter Drucker (1967)). Drucker in "The Effective Executive" prescribes a negative list: what to stop doing. This exercise applies it directly to delegation.
Is "Non-Delegatable Task List" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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